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Mid Century Ceramic "William the Hippo" Sculpture by Metropolitan Museum

$275
£208.66
€238.59
CA$384.10
A$427.07
CHF 222.99
MX$5,198.45
NOK 2,845.27
SEK 2,665.88
DKK 1,780.63
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About the Item

Beautiful Klassik and very collectible ceramic "William the Hippo" sculpture part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum, circa the 1980s. The piece is in very good vintage condition no chips or cracks.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Anodized,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1990s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Diego, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU936644529172

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