An Italian 16th Century Casket Emilia Toscana
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An Italian 16th Century Casket Emilia Toscana
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 70 in (177.8 cm)Depth: 33 in (83.82 cm)
- Style:Renaissance (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1580 circa
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Formigine Modena, IT
- Reference Number:Seller: www.giustiantichita.it1stDibs: LU101541119976
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