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C1745 Chelsea Porcelain Seal of a Nun, "Amour Spirituel", Charles Gouyn Period
About the Item
- Creator:Charles Gouyn
- Dimensions:Height: 1 in (25.4 mm)
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1740-1749
- Date of Manufacture:1745
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Baltimore, MD
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU25112766562
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