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Natural Gogotte Formation
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- Dimensions:Height: 8.27 in (21 cm)Width: 17.33 in (44 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 30 Million y/o
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 429881stDibs: LU1052232741912
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