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Vintage Pair of Burmese Temple Guards Wood Statues Late 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
Impressive Finely detailed Pair of Burmese Temple Wood Statues. Rendered with Poly-chrome traces of pigments. These Temple Guard Statues would be kept close to an Ancestral Altar in ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
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Chinese Carved Agate Antique Snuff Bottle Rare Estate Find
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful antique carved Agate snuff bottle. Hand crafted Figural designs, depicting male figures in a boat. Circa 1900. Approximate 0.71" L x 1.3...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Edwardian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Agate
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