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Royal Vienna Porcelain Napoleonic Urns
$68,500List Price
About the Item
- Creator:Royal Vienna Porcelain (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 37 in (93.98 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)
- Style:Napoleon III (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century
- Condition:Repaired: minor repair to porcelain.
- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 31-16511stDibs: LU891121416162
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