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Large Spanish Plaster Wall Plaque Depicting the Alhambra Moorish Islamic Taste
About the Item
- Attributed to:Rafael Contreras (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Style:Moorish (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
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- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: f179821708298382583fs
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