17th Century Carved Oak Trunk with Detailed Arcading and Foliate Motifs
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17th Century Carved Oak Trunk with Detailed Arcading and Foliate Motifs
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- Dimensions:Height: 19.63 in (49.87 cm)Width: 34.13 in (86.7 cm)Depth: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Mid-Late 1600s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Good antique condition with wear minor losses and age separations. Mark to top of trunk.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 917-29A1stDibs: LU90639797121
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