
19th C Taxidermy Giant South American Blonde River Turtle 'Podocnemis Expansa'
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19th C Taxidermy Giant South American Blonde River Turtle 'Podocnemis Expansa'
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Diameter: 20.67 in (52.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Lowestoft, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4612129529582
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