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Sterling Silver Turquoise and Red Stone Inlay Heron Egrit Chinese, circa 1950
$550List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950
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- Seller Location:Toronto, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: AL30941stDibs: LU1070621309402
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