Long Paper Kimono Made of Vintage Japanese Paper
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Long Paper Kimono Made of Vintage Japanese Paper
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 44 in (111.76 cm)Width: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Depth: 37 in (93.98 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:2000
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- Seller Location:Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: pk11stDibs: LU88951217660
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