Copper Plate Engraving of a Pair of Elephants and Nautical Scene
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Copper Plate Engraving of a Pair of Elephants and Nautical Scene
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
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- Seller Location:San Antonio, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU111223481532
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