Handmade High Relief/Diorama Carving, circa 1923
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Handmade High Relief/Diorama Carving, circa 1923
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 27 in (68.58 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1923
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU128025217733
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