Giant Fossil Fish Wall Plaque
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Giant Fossil Fish Wall Plaque
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- Dimensions:Height: 87.8 in (223 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:55 Million Years Old (Eocene Period)
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9943859931
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