Pair of Vases in Porphyry
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Pair of Vases in Porphyry
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1830
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Roma, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: 15042410468129
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