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Hiroyuki Tajima'Profound Circle, Prussian Blue', Sosaku-Hanga, NMAO, Tokyo, LACMA, Benezit1977
1977
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- Creator:Hiroyuki Tajima (Japanese)
- Creation Year:1977
- Dimensions:Height: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)
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- Condition:Minor creasing original to the artist's design. Minor rippling, toning; unframed. shows well.
- Gallery Location:Santa Cruz, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3448395782
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