Very Old Asian Burl Root Wood Scholars Stone Object
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Very Old Asian Burl Root Wood Scholars Stone Object
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:18th-19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. burl root measures 12 inches high x 10 inches wide x 9 inches deep. sitting on stand measures just about 14 1/2 inches high. the burl root wood seems to be very old.
- Seller Location:Rochester, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU961112893032
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