Antique Guatemalan Colonial Coins and Coral Necklace
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Antique Guatemalan Colonial Coins and Coral Necklace
About the Item
- Dimensions:Width: 76 in (1,930.4 mm)
- Place of Origin:Guatemala
- Date of Manufacture:19thC
- Condition:Very good consistent with the age of the piece.
- Seller Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: JU130107343105
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