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Vintage Ornamental Frog, Chinese, Malachite, Miniature, Late Art Deco, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage ornamental frog. A Chinese, malachite miniature, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Charming little fellow, with wonderful green hues Displays a desirable...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Malachite

Pair Of Antique Oriental Dog Bookend, Chinese, Soapstone, Dog of Fo, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Oriental dog bookends. A Chinese, soapstone decorative 'Dog of Fo' book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightfully tactile dogs wi...
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Antique 1880s Chinese Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Antique Carved Tiger, Asian, Teak, Decorative Statue, 20th Century, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique carved tiger. An Asian, solid teak and bone decorative statue, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. A prowling, handcrafted Panthera tigris...
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Early 20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
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