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Japanese Antiques / Old Wrapping Paper from the Meiji Era / like Tapestries
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- Dimensions:Height: 28.94 in (73.5 cm)Width: 29.34 in (74.5 cm)Depth: 0.03 in (0.71 mm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1868-1912
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Sammu-shi, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5487223075292
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