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Bertha Boynton LumTan Shi Sou, White Snake Temple Raised Line Woodcut Hand Painted 1924 Bertha Lum1924
1924
About the Item
- Creator:Bertha Boynton Lum (1869 - 1954, American)
- Creation Year:1924
- Dimensions:Height: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)Width: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Depth: 0.38 in (9.66 mm)
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- Condition:Artwork is in very good condition with some foxing to paper edges only. Wood frame included as-is. Mat is new.
- Gallery Location:Soquel, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: ANS89801stDibs: LU54213793902
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