A COLLECTION OF ICON BASMAS A COLLECTION OF ICON BASMAS Russian, 19th/20th centu…

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A COLLECTION OF ICON BASMAS

A COLLECTION OF ICON BASMAS Russian, 19th/20th century Metall, chased with ornaments. SAMMLUNG ZAHLREICHER BASMEN Russland, 19./20. Jh. Metall, mit Prägedekor. Verschiedene Längen.

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A COLLECTION OF ICON BASMAS

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