Antique Chinese Tao Kuang Cinnabar Lacquer and Gold Leaf Mandarin, circa 1825
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Antique Chinese Tao Kuang Cinnabar Lacquer and Gold Leaf Mandarin, circa 1825
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
- Style:Chinoiserie (Of the Period)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1825
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Houston, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: O959301stDibs: LU163424340643
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