Monks Chest
African Style Wooden Chest, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
African style wooden chest, rectangular in shape, decorated with metal plates and monks. Folk art
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20th Century Blanket Chests
Materials
Wood
Unique Small Size & Quality Hand Carved Tiger Oak Gothic Revival Chest, 1920
Located in Lisse, NL
unique chest is practically mint, because monks usually looked after their material posessions better
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
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H 20.5 in W 25.2 in D 17.5 in
Italian 16th Century Pair of Curios Chest Feet The Sea Monk Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
a ecclesiastical piece like a chest.
They remind me of the early imagery of the Sea Monk from the
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Antique 16th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
16th Century Polychrome Reliquary of a Monk
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
The monk is depicted with an oval face, marked with high and strong cheekbones, sunken cheeks
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Busts
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Monk Pitcher from Onnaing
By Onnaing
Located in Dallas, TX
, the antique, barbotine jug features a smiling monk with his hands on his chest in a greeting pose. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Pitchers
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Antique Victorian Oak Library Tavern Monks Bench Tilt Top Hutch Table Settle Pew
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Monks Bench / Hutch Table
The term hutch table took form in the early 18th century when it
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Antique Late 19th Century William and Mary Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...
Materials
Oak
H 31.5 in W 48 in D 30 in
Japanese Wood figure of Jizo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Jizo Bosatsu, (Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva), the popular Buddhist patron monk of travelers and children
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Burmese Set of Sixteen Double-Sided Kammavaca or Buddhist Manuscripts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Theravadin Vinaya, that relates to the traditional ceremonies of monks. Together with a manuscript chest of
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Antique 1890s Scholar's Objects
Materials
Paper
H 5.25 in W 26.75 in D 8.25 in
Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
priests and monks during long pilgrimage, this rare chest is known as Oi Japanese. In China the carrier
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Materials
Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Burmese Bronze Arakan Style Seated Buddha, Mid 20th Century, Burma
Located in Austin, TX
in the simple robes of a monk, with one shoulder and part of his broad chest exposed. A simple
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Burmese Shan Ava Style Cast Bronze Buddha, 19th/20th Century, Burma
Located in Austin, TX
the ushnisha.
The Buddha wears the simple robes of a monk wrapped around his body. One arm and
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Important Japanese six-fold screen depicting The Tale of The Genji, 17th century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
excursion to the Naniwa area and the boat of the daughter of the monk of the Akashi sanctuary and one of
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint, Paper
H 61.03 in W 149.61 in D 1.58 in
Italian 19th Century Renaissance Style Wood Lacquer and Painted Gesso Lidded Box
Located in Firenze, IT
dressing table, perfect as a centre piece on a console table or chest of drawer can be used both as a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Gesso, Plaster, Wood
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
Large Burmese Bronze Medicine Buddha, Pagan Style, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
around his body and over one shoulder, leaving the shoulder and part of his chest bare. The diaphanous
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
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Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century.
White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
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H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
1807 Blue Floral Painted Two Doors Tyrolean Wardrobe
Located in Albignasego, IT
Antique Blue Tyrolean wardrobe dated 1807
Origin: Tyrol (Northern Italy - Alpine Region)
Essence: Fir
Period: 1807
Measurements: H. 175 cm – L. 109 cm (118 cm at the frames) – D. 47...
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Antique Early 1800s Austrian Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires
Materials
Fir
Japanese Antique Black Small Drawer 1860s-1900s / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The drawer is tasteful, rustic, simple and beautiful.
There is no wa...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
H 13.39 in W 13.59 in D 9.65 in
Japanese Antique Wabi Sabi Small Drawer 1860s-1900s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese small drawer.
This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is made of cedar wood.
The round handles are made of iron.
These drawers are tasteful, rust...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Cedar
Virgin and Child
Located in Wien, Wien
OUTSTANDING MADONNA
Bavaria
Around 1515/20
Lime wood carved
Original, polychrome version
Height 60 cm
This masterfully carved, full-round Madonna was created around 1515-20 in...
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16th Century Medieval Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Massive Antique Indian Carved Wood Dowry Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The entire chest with framed square panels in three rows on the top, and four on the front, sides, and back. The front panels have added X form decorative pieces and all frames have ...
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Tyrolean Style Folk Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century set of twp of Tyrolean style side chairs. Sturdy, solid wood chairs that have elegantly tapered legs with a decorative folk art heart-shaped design carved into the backre...
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Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Pine
Catalan Baroque Carved Walnut Cassone or Trunk, 18th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Catalan Baroque carved walnut cassone or trunk, 18th century.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
Stunning Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Elm Wood Blanket Chest / Trunk 1750
Located in Lisse, NL
Great looking and patina antique Gothic trunk, made of solid elmwood.
This impressive looking and practical size chest shows a number of deep and beautiful, hand carved Gothic eleme...
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Blanket Chests
Materials
Wrought Iron
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H 21.7 in W 43.3 in D 17.5 in
Antique Tiger Oak Glass Curio Cabinet by Rockford Chair & Furniture Co.
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Antique tiger oak wood cabinet with glass doors circa 1890-1910 by Rockford Chair & Furniture Co. based in Rockford, Illinois. Four adjustable shelves inside. Beautiful carved detail...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 53.5 in W 39.5 in D 12.75 in
Early 18th Century Wedding Blanket Chest
Located in Albignasego, IT
Tyrolean wedding chest
Measurements: H.80 – L.156 – P.55
Period: early 18th century
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
Large Tyrolean chest, in fir wood, with shaped lowering.
The front is...
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Folk Art Blanket Chests
Materials
Fir
Lion of Forge, Spain, 16th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Lion of Forge, Spain, 16th century
In forging, measurements: 10 x 17 x 5 cm
Good condition
Spanish private collection.
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Baroque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Materials
Spruce
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H 88.59 in W 145.67 in D 39.38 in
Austrian Armoire, Dated 1829
Located in London, GB
This Tyrolean marriage dowry wardrobe is most likely crafted by a local cabinet maker and painted by a local painter. These beautiful Armoires were made of local Pine wood and reserv...
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Antique 1820s Austrian Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Gothic Blanket Chest / Trunk with Amazing Patina & Original Lock ca 1700
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelously hand-crafted chest from the late 1600s or early 1700s.
One of the things that make antiques so appealing & attractive is the fact that most pieces were handmade in recog...
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
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H 26.3 in W 52.4 in D 23.2 in
Blu Floral Painted Wall Frieze, 1810 circa
Located in Albignasego, IT
Original Tyrolean wall painted frieze, hand decorated.
Measures: H. 63 cm, W. 27 cm, D. 2.5 cm
Tyrolean frieze in carved and hand painted wood. On an aquamarine background we ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Fir
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Polychrome Reliquary Bust of a Monk
Located in Paris, FR
Depth 15 cm
Good condition
Traces of polychromy and gilt
The monk is depicted with an oval face
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Antique 16th Century Italian Decorative Art
Materials
Giltwood
Stone Monks, Garden Statue, Pair of Sculpture
Located in SOMIS, CA
This pair of statues depict Buddha as monks. Both his hands on his belly symbolizes humbleness
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
18th Century, Gilded Bronze, Crowned Buddha in Abhaya Mudra, Art of Thailand
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
originality and its verve.
Unlike the Buddha depicted in a monk’s simple garments, this standing Buddha
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Antique 18th Century Thai Other Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
H 51.19 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
from the current piece.
The Laughing Buddha has been connected with a historical figure, a Zen monk
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
French Carved and Polychromed Walnut Chest, Louis XII
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
blue and golden pigment
This walnut state-chest is composed of elements dovetailed on the back. The
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Antique 16th Century French Gothic Blanket Chests
Materials
Walnut
Guy Lefevre 70s Green Chestofdrawers, Secretaire, Lacquer Roche Bobois
By Guy Lefevre
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a Kind design piece, exclusive for its shapes, size, finish and colour. It is a tall chest
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
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H 57.88 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in
17th Century Oak Combination Monk's Bench
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
monastery.
Chest bench with 2 seats separated by 1 (of 3) armrests. Carved panels on the front of the bench
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Antique 17th Century European Baroque Benches
Materials
Oak
Lovely Vintage Black Forest Wood Bear Bench with Internal Storage Part of Suite
Located in GB
depicts bears playing musical instruments. As mentioned the base has internal storage much like a monks
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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Benches
Materials
Wood
H 36.23 in W 42.13 in D 17.72 in
Japan Kitchen God for Your Home Budai Hotai San
Located in South Burlington, VT
Dansu- Kitchen Chest.
He is a jolly protector of sacred areas in our homes.
Dimensions: 10 inches
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Polychrome Wooden Sculpture Possibly Saint Fiacre, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
their chest and carrying a basket in this, the left, arm. In his right hand he holds a stick (or perhaps
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items
Materials
Other
Impressive French Carved Heavy Oak Profile Plaque of a Monk, circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
monk’s cloak were also given careful consideration. On the monk’s chest is a sun that has been
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Iron
H 27.875 in W 20.375 in D 4 in
Handsome 1840s Sideboard / Chest of Drawers, French Monastery
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Handsome and quality carpentry-made antique side board/chest of drawers. Made in France circa 1940s
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Antique 1840s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Burmese Monk's Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
This type of storage chest was covered with a thin mattress and used as a bed by a monk. This was
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Early 20th Century Asian British Colonial Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
19th Century Tibetan Monk's Trunk
Located in Chicago, IL
heavenly realm on this brilliantly painted trunk. An early example of painted Tibetan furniture, the chest
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Monk Pitcher by Onnaing
By Onnaing
Located in Dallas, TX
jug by Onnaing features a smiling monk with his hands on his chest in a greeting pose. The base and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Pitchers
Materials
Majolica
19th Century Belgium Painted Ceramic Barbotine Monk Pitcher from Nimy-Les-Mons
By Nimy Les Mons
Located in Dallas, TX
, Belgium circa 1890, the antique, barbotine jug similar to the one of Onnaing, features a smiling monk with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Pitchers
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
H 9.5 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Antique Tibetan Prayer Chest
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautifully hand-painted Tibetan chest, used by Buddhist monks in a temple for praying and storing
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture
Materials
Wood
Two Panels from a Buddhist Sadaik Manuscript Chest, Burma, Circa 1790-1850
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Two panels from a Buddhist sadaik manuscript chest. Teak coated with black thitsi lacquer onto
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Antique Late 18th Century Burmese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
H 11 in W 14.25 in D 0.75 in
Mid-20th Century Meditating Buddha
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
as a monk's salutation. Palm held together at chest level, which resembles the western image of
Category
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Standing Bronze Buddha - 19th Century or Earlier
Located in Atlanta, GA
and heavy. The figure has draped robes over the shoulders, exposed chest, one hand down along its side
Category
Antique 19th Century East Asian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Wooden Angel Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
-carved craftsmanship is displayed through the faultless representation of folds, rippling on his monk
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Antique 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Oak
18th- 19th Century Tibetan Copper Alloy Bronze Lama Buddha with Silver Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
A peaceful Monk or Lama seated in a Buddhist crossed legged posture on a lotus throne (Padmasana
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Antique 16th Century Tibetan Tibetan Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Japan Kitchen God for Your Home Budai Hotai San
Located in South Burlington, VT
kitchen or hearth areas, usually seen on the top of the Mizuya Dansu- Kitchen Chest.
He is a jolly
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Spanish Colonial Retablo "Saint Camillus de Lellis" (San Camilo)
Located in Dallas, TX
pale complexion and hands crossed over his chest as he lies beneath billowing white sheets. San Camilo
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Antique 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Paintings
Materials
Tin
Black and White Marbled Stone Resin Carved Chinese Chess Set
Located in Chattanooga, TN
carved with ornate robes. The queen carries a flower at her chest while the king is topped with a regal
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Toys
Materials
Resin
Large White Tara Painted Thangka, Dharamshala School, Mid-20th Century, India
Located in Austin, TX
garments, her chest bare, adorned with a large pair of earrings and a five pointed diadems holding up her
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Tibetan Paintings and Screens
Materials
Canvas
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H 65 in W 45.5 in D 0.1 in
Reproduction Monk's Chest
Located in Westport, CT
Painted Monk's chest with 3 drawers.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Monks Chest
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th century Burmese Sadiak Chest, thayo work with gold leaf, used to hold Buddhist prayer
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Blanket Chests
Materials
Gold Leaf
Low Monastery Table w/ Storage
Located in New York, NY
Painted Monastery low table from Tibet. Monks would sit down at this table for meals, writing and
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Tibetan Blanket Chests
Monk's Bench or Hall Settle
Located in Culver City, CA
This is a good quality chest-bench that has a storage feature, is crafted in oak on raised legs and
Category
Early 20th Century English Benches
Materials
Oak
Painted Two-Drawer Monastery Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
, descending and imparting knowledge to lamas and monks in the monasteries of the center of the chest, who in
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Cabinets
18th Century Oak Panel Back Settle
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
shares with the chest and the chair the distinction of great antiquity. Its high back was a protection
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Benches
Materials
Oak
16th Century, Lacquered Wood Standing Monks in Anjali Mudra, Pagan Period, Burma
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
In addition to Buddha images, Myanmar sculptures feature human figures in real form, such as monks
Category
Antique 16th Century Burmese Other Antiquities
Materials
Wood
H 31.89 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Tibetan Prayer Chest
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully hand-painted and carved Tibetan prayer chest. Used by Buddhist monks in a temple for
Category
Antique 19th Century Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Yoroi Japanese Decorative Samurai Armour with Original Box
Located in London, GB
dyed thread. The chest is half exposed, representing a monks robe, strength and piety. The kabuto is
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
H 64.18 in W 15.95 in D 8.47 in
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