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Lenci Ledi, Earthenware, Helen Scavini König, Turin 1936
About the Item
- Creator:Lenci (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 14.18 in (36 cm)Width: 9.06 in (23 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Earthenware,Polychromed
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1936
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Milano, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1721219334132
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