Wood Sculpture Depicting a Dragon by Rosario Lattuca, circa 1970
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Wood Sculpture Depicting a Dragon by Rosario Lattuca, circa 1970
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- Dimensions:Height: 37.01 in (94 cm)Width: 79.53 in (202 cm)Depth: 11.42 in (29 cm)
- Style:Other (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970s
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- Seller Location:Vicenza, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6676231663182
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