Chinese Cinnabar Box
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Chinese Cinnabar Box
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Hudson, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: AS140601stDibs: 13051680431553
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