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Giovan Battista Della PortaDe Humana Physiognomonia1586
1586
$5,122.99List Price
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- Creator:Giovan Battista Della Porta (1535 - 1615)
- Creation Year:1586
- Dimensions:Height: 12.6 in (32 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
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- Condition:Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
- Gallery Location:Roma, IT
- Reference Number:Seller: M-943491stDibs: LU65033462163
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