Fine Pair of Italian Grand Tour Egyptian Porphyry Obelisks
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Fine Pair of Italian Grand Tour Egyptian Porphyry Obelisks
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 3.2 in (8.13 cm)Depth: 3.2 in (8.13 cm)
- Style:Grand Tour (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1798215241461
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