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Giant Clam Shell from the South Seas
$1,800List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Length: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Style:Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:1900s
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: two small holes drilled in clam shell that can be filled. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU842719909692
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