Prehistoric Ice Age Vertebrae of a Straight Tusked Elephant
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Prehistoric Ice Age Vertebrae of a Straight Tusked Elephant
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Depth: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:50,000 BC
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1052210218231
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