Personification of Ceres, circa 1900
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Personification of Ceres, circa 1900
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- Dimensions:Height: 76.78 in (195 cm)Width: 34.65 in (88 cm)Depth: 25.99 in (66 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:Greding, DE
- Reference Number:Seller: 086-00841stDibs: LU1014211830003
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