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Simulated-Turtle Shell
$5,339.55List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Width: 24.02 in (61 cm)Depth: 2.76 in (7 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Milan, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: 130325948770
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