A Pair of Chinese Export Falcons
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A Pair of Chinese Export Falcons
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- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:Qing Dynasty Second half of the 19th century
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- Seller Location:Katonah, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: 1404048665633
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