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Turned, Engraved Openwork Box, Florence, 17th Century
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Turned, engraved and openwork box
Fruit wood
Florence, 17th century
Measures: Diameter 11cm
Height 4.4cm.
- Dimensions:Height: 1.74 in (4.4 cm)Diameter: 4.34 in (11 cm)
- Style:Renaissance (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:17th
- Condition:Minor losses. Minor losses visible in the pictures.
- Seller Location:Bruxelles, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6666231646922
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