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French Blue and White Hippopotamus Desvres
$250List Price
About the Item
- Attributed to:Desvres (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Width: 1.8 in (4.58 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
- Style:French Provincial (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1910-1919
- Date of Manufacture:1910
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU237937084263
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