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A New Zealand colonial painted shell, attributed to John…
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A New Zealand colonial painted shell, attributed to John Philoman Backhouse (1845-1908), painted with a village lake scene, entitled 'Tongariro, Lake Taupo'. 17 cm x 17 cm

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