Nepalese Wood Figure
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Nepalese Wood Figure
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 16 in (40.64 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Minor losses. Good; age wear; hole in face behind trunk.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 199911stDibs: U12101979032054
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