Solid Ebony Hexagonal Specimen Wood Table from Sri Lanka
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Solid Ebony Hexagonal Specimen Wood Table from Sri Lanka
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Width: 63 in (160.02 cm)Depth: 63 in (160.02 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Houston, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: f304631710048688913fs
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