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Early Fossilized Petrified Wood Stump from Madagascar, Africa
$1,695List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:Before 1400s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Round Top, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU94827451853
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