Life-size Sculpture of St. John the Baptist
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Life-size Sculpture of St. John the Baptist
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 70 in (177.8 cm)Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Depth: 21 in (53.34 cm)
- Style:Spanish Colonial (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1700s-1800s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Santa Fe, NM
- Reference Number:Seller: PWOL04481stDibs: LU9739791538
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