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Imperial red Porphyry - Roman period
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 11.23 in (28.5 cm)Width: 26.38 in (67 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
- Style:Classical Roman (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:15th Century and Earlier
- Date of Manufacture:roman period
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bruxelles, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6666239743982
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