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Found a beautiful handcrafted ceramic vase with floral motifs along hiking trails in Plattsburgh-Adirondacks.
Hiking Trails
Found
listing
Posted
10 months
ago
Description
I found this beautiful handcrafted vase while hiking along the trails in Plattsburgh-Adirondacks. It features stunning floral motifs and is made of ceramic. I’m not sure how long it had been there, but it looked too good to leave behind! If it belongs to anyone, please reach out with details about the design.
Approximate found location
Hiking Trails
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