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Giant Sea Turtle Carapace or Shell, 19th Century
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Description
A large antique 19th-century giant sea turtle carapace (shell) specimen; the top and edges likely having been stripped for veneer. Provenance available upon request.
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Dimensions
W. 24.5 in; H. 26.5 in; D. 4.5 in; W. 62.23 cm; H. 67.31 cm; D. 11.43 cm;
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Acroterion, founded in 2012, is by-appointment in New York’s historic Hudson Valley, offering the exceptional in fine and decorative art. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com
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