An Italian Bambocci Chest of Drawers, Genoa Sec. XVI
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An Italian Bambocci Chest of Drawers, Genoa Sec. XVI
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 43.7 in (111 cm)Width: 61.4 in (155.96 cm)Depth: 30.7 in (77.98 cm)
- Style:Renaissance (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1580
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Formigine Modena, IT
- Reference Number:Seller: Giusti Antichità1stDibs: LU101541004084
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