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Italian Pietre Dure Mosaic Handmade Aged Marble Stone Fountain
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 65.36 in (166 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 22.45 in (57 cm)
- Style:Renaissance (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1990
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Marbella, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3044310704503
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