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Kwan Chin Batik Dye on Cloth, Signed 'Kwan Chin'
About the Item
- Creator:Kwan Chin (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Style:Anglo-Indian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Linen,Teak
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Ottawa, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU141727971173
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