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Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each with 33
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Anglo-Chinese Hardwood Naval Officer’s Campaign Chest
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An Anglo-Chinese hardwood naval officer’s campaign chest. This chest (probably padouk) is of
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Antique 1820s Chinese Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Vintage Blanket Chest with Traditional Brass Hardware and Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage blanket chest from the mid 20th century, with brass hardware. Created in China
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

1900s Chinese Chest of Drawers with Original Patina
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing a distinctive piece from the 1900s, this Chinese Chest of Drawers with Original Patina
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20th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Yellow Lacquered Blanket Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small antique Chinese late Qing Dynasty period blanket chest from the early 20th century, with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chinese Laquered Brown and Gold Chest Decorated with Flowers, circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming Chinese chest in lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th / beginning of the 20th
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20th Century Chinese Qing Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood

Chinese Red Lacquered Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Chinese red lacquered wedding blanket chest from the 20th century, with gilt décor
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20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Apothecary Medicine Chests
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese apothecary / pharmacy medicine chests. Made of elm wood with ivory lacquer. Each
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Vintage Chinese Tall Black Lacquered Elmwood Chest with Six Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall vintage Chinese black lacquered elm wood chest from the late 20th century with six drawers
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20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Fine Chinese Export Camphor Wood Military Secretaire Campaign Chest of Drawers
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original Camphor wood, brass inlaid, Chinese
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chinese Carved Vintage Silver Jewelry Cabinet Collector Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
Intricately carved serving vintage silver jewelry buffet cabinet chest of drawers from Southeast
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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Ming Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Red and Black Lacquered Three-Section Chest with Carved Figures
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique red and black lacquered three-section chest with carved figures. Featuring a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Small Handcarved Chinese Chest
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A hand carved Chinese large table box with hinged lid. Intricately carved all-over with Asian
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Small Handcarved Chinese Chest
Small Handcarved Chinese Chest
H 11.5 in W 23.75 in D 11.75 in
Small Lacquered Commode with Chinese Scenes in the style of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative small commode is made of lacquered and gilt wood with chinese scenes
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Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Fabulous Restored Vintage Ficks Reed Chest in Chinese Red Lacquer, circa 1970
By Ficks Reed
Located in Atlanta, GA
install and enjoy. A stunning vintage Ficks Reed eight (8) drawer chest, circa 1970s. Expertly crafted
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Natural Elmwood Blanket Chest with Brass Side Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
a front brass clasp that closes the entire small chest. Created in China during the early years of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquered Leather Trunk with Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique lacquered leather trunk from the early 20th century, with brass hardware and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

English Georgian 1800s Five-Drawer Chest with Oyster Veneer and Cross Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Georgian period walnut chest from the early 19th century with oyster veneer, five
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Ming Style Lined Small Chest or Trunk
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique Chinese red lacquered Ming style lined small chest or trunk, circa 1920. This handsome
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Painted Chinese Side Tables or Small Blanket Chests
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of rustic black painted Chinese lidded blanket chests, great as side table, end table or night
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Early 20th Century Chinese Country End Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
recessed legs, curving spandrels, and a floating-panel top that moves with the seasons. The small chest has
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Buffets

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Wood, Lacquer, Elm

Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850
Chinese Petite Coffer Chest, c. 1850
H 15.5 in W 20.25 in D 13.75 in
Mid Century Chinese Cabinet with Small Drawers
Located in Troy, MI
This circa 1950s small Chinese cabinet has four small drawers at the top, chow style feet and an
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Cabinets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Huanghuali Mirrored Jewelry Chest
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This mirrored Chinese jewelry chest is composed of rosewood and features three drawers with brass
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vtg Chinese Chippendale Flame Mahogany Bowed Front Tall Chest on Chest Dresser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Chippendale flame mahogany bowed front tall chest on chest dresser. Item features a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Dressers

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Mirror, Mahogany

Sir Anderson Army General Georgian Irish 1810 Hardwood Wine Cooler Cellarette
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
, KCIE, AM (10 February 1857 – 20 February 1940) was Commander of British Troops in South China
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Blanket Chests

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Hardwood

Small 19th Century eastern elm table top chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century eastern elm table top chest circa 1890. Superb quality Chinese pyramid shaped
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Large Antique Chinese Lacquered Trunk or Blanket Chest
Located in Sheffield, MA
The chest has dark reddish brown lacquered wood on the outside and the inside is lined with tan
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass, Iron

Oriental side table in wood and metal, 19th-20th Centuries
Located in Madrid, ES
rectangular top board decorated with two highlights on its smaller sides and a drawer in front. Both its shape
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20th Century Asian Other Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Other

Exceptional 18th Century English Chinoiserie Two Part Oak Highboy
Located in Milford, NH
surmounting an upper case with hidden document drawer over three small fitted drawers over three graduated
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Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze-Mounted Commode by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
is best known for refined small furnishings in neoclassical taste, some of them veneered with cut up
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fantastic Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Parquetry Commode by Zwiener Jansen
By Zwiener Jansen Successeur
Located in New York, NY
desks), tables, and commodes— he is best known for refined small furnishings in neoclassical taste, some
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

17th Century, William and Mary Chinoiserie Trunk on Stand
Located in Nashville, TN
is japanned with red lacquer and was hand painted with Chinoiserie scenes of life in China. There are
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Antique 1690s Dutch William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

18thC.Georgian Washstand and Six Piece "Mason's Ironstone" Toiletry Set
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in Incline Village, NV
in length of 4" to 18" (the one in back). There is also a small 1" cross crack to the stretcher below
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Antique 1770s English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ironstone, Hardwood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Late 19th Century Traveler's Chest with Removable Door
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period elmwood traveler's chest from the late 19th century, with
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box or Vanity Dresser Chest with Intricate Inlay
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very elaborate jewelry box or vanity dresser makeup chest is unsigned, but presumed to have
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Louis XVI Style Commode after Jean-Henri Riesener by François Linke, circa 1905
By Jean-Henri Riesener, François Linke
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
other Boulle patterns of the time can be related to Japanese and Chinese lacquer work. For instance the
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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Elmwood Early 20th Century Makeup Chest with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this small elm wood makeup chest
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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Lovely Chinese Burr & Burl Elm Apothecary Chest of Drawers with Cupboard Base
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely small Apothecary Burl Elm Chinese chest of drawers
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
contrasting colors, this small Chinese 19th century treasure chest box will bring an exotic touch to any décor
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Hand-Painted Décor, Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
small ring pulls. Boasting a nicely weathered patina, this Chinese Qing Dynasty period wedding chest
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Apothecary Chest with 32 Drawers and Aged Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period apothecary chest from the 19th century, with 32 drawers and dark
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Chinese 1900s Wooden Treasure Chest with Rattan Accents and Dark Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique wooden treasure chest from the early 20th century with rattan accents and dark
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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty 20th Century Small Hand Painted Terracotta Statues
Located in Yonkers, NY
paint. Crafted in China during the Qing dynasty (1644-1912), these small hollow statues each depict a
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage High Point Small Asian Style Elm Altar Chest Cabinet
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage High Point Small Asian Style Elm Altar Chest Cabinet Offered for sale is a fine
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Mid-20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Oriental, Carved Chest, 1970s
Located in Opole, PL
ornament with Chinese genre scenes. Presented chest is in very good condition. There are only small
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20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Oriental, Carved Chest, 1970s
Oriental, Carved Chest, 1970s
H 14.18 in W 27.17 in D 13 in
Chinese Polychrome Hand Painted Low Chest with Garden Birds & Fruit 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Chinese polychrome low chest offers two smaller upper drawers and a single lower long drawer
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20th Century Asian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair Chinese White Glazed Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime and rare pair of Chinese white glazed porcelain figures of Guanyin, attributed to Tang
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Table Top Cabinet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A small antique Chinese cabinet with hand carved and painted decoration. The top with 2 small
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Chinese Table Top Cabinet
Antique Chinese Table Top Cabinet
H 24.75 in W 13 in D 8 in
19th Century Chinese Carved Figure
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Chinese carved figure. While this sculpture may be small it isn't lacking in its
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Figure
19th Century Chinese Carved Figure
H 13 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Antique Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest. Front in original red lacquer with 45
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Bronzed Seated Buddha with Boys
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Chinese bronzed copper seated Buddha with five small boys believed to date from the early
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Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Copper

Chinese Bronzed Seated Buddha with Boys
Chinese Bronzed Seated Buddha with Boys
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H 5.71 in W 4.53 in D 2.56 in
Chinese Antique 39 Drawers Apothecary Medicine Herbal Cabinet
Located in Pomona, CA
: small : 4 1/2 in W x 4 in W x 14 1/2 in D. large : 4 3/4 in H x 10 3/4 in W x 14 in D. Origin : Shan
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

A Butterfly Style Storage Chest with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant small coffer features a floating panel top and two drawers sitting above storage area
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Early 20th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
smaller scale, we love this painted cabinet in a children's bedroom or playroom as an unexpected bookcase
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
H 56 in W 23.75 in D 15.25 in
Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A treasure of a chest, this charming miniature cabinet is named for the narrow, rounded molding
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Miniature Noodle Cabinet, c. 1850
H 14.25 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
, now richly aged with a smooth patina and subtle oxidation. Unusual for its smaller scale, we love this
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
Chinese Painted Book Cabinet, c. 1850
H 51.75 in W 25.25 in D 14.5 in
Antique 19th Ctr. Apothecary Medicine Chest with 45 Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty apothecary / pharmacy medicine chest. Front in original red lacquer with 45
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Unusual Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray, beautifully crafted of wood covered in a parquetry of small
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood, Coconut

Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
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H 1.5 in W 14.63 in D 9.88 in
19th Century Provincial Chinese Vellum Trunk On Carved Low Stand
Located in Forney, TX
stand (ideal proportions for use as a coffee table, cocktail drinks table, end table, blanket chest
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Campaign Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wonderfully Decorative Grain Painted Lowboy Chest by Harden
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Hopewell, NJ
3 smaller drawers. Handsome black hardware.
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Credenzas

Materials

Wood

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Chinese Small Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese small chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and elm, every Chinese small chest was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese small chest — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Chinese small chest is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Chinese Small Chest?

Prices for a Chinese small chest start at $299 and top out at $8,795 with the average selling for $1,500.
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    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Chinese figurines come in all shapes and sizes. Most figures measure between 4” and 18” tall, with some being as small as 1” in height or as large as 36” (or more) in height