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Antique Russian Onyx and Cloissoné Benetier 'Holy Water Font'

$1,700
£1,289.92
€1,474.91
CA$2,374.44
A$2,640.05
CHF 1,378.49
MX$32,135.88
NOK 17,588.93
SEK 16,479.99
DKK 11,007.52
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About the Item

A lovely water font with an unusual silver and gold orthodox church center medallion.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Onyx,Cloissoné
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New Orleans, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MISC9801stDibs: LU2854320879472

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