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Earthly Treasures No 30, an Ash & Mixed Mineral Sculpture by Morrison Thomas
$7,595.44List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Morrison Thomas (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.32 in (13.5 cm)Diameter: 7.88 in (20 cm)
- Style:Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:2019
- Production Type:New & Custom(One of a Kind)
- Estimated Production Time:Available Now
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1023031247572
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