Antique Zanzibar Dowry Chest with Decorative Brass Overlay and Studs c1890
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Antique Zanzibar Dowry Chest with Decorative Brass Overlay and Studs c1890
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 44 in (111.76 cm)Depth: 20 in (50.8 cm)
- Style:Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Sherborne, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU7154240715902
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