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Ancestor Portrait
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Pagoda Red Collection #: BTC007
Keywords: Ancestor, portrait, painting, art, wall covering, panel, mirror, painted, frame
- Dimensions:Height: 76.25 in (193.68 cm)Width: 41.25 in (104.78 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:c. 1750
- Condition:Excellent, archivally framed.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: BTC0071stDibs: U0908108200723
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