17th Century Cabinet of Curiosities
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17th Century Cabinet of Curiosities
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 73.25 in (186.06 cm)Width: 43.63 in (110.83 cm)Depth: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)
- Style:Renaissance (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1635
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- Seller Location:New Orleans, LA
- Reference Number:Seller: 30-76191stDibs: LU891111020121
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