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UnknownPortrait of a High Ranking Asian Official or Religious FigureLate 19th Century
Late 19th Century
$1,200List Price
About the Item
- Creation Year:Late 19th Century
- Dimensions:Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
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- Gallery Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5184169251
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