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Large Pair of Ebony Elephants
$9,000List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:c.1900
- Condition:Good Condition - Commensurate with age.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: 406471stDibs: U1003308401454
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