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19th Century Carved Ostrich Egg, South Africa
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Ostrich Eggshell
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1870s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU104802779262
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