Vintage Japanese Lacquer Kabuki Actor Plaque
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Vintage Japanese Lacquer Kabuki Actor Plaque
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Wood,Lacquered
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Papaikou, HI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU95378073513
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