A Chinese Painted and Carved Sandstone Figure of a Guanyin Southern Song Dynasty
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A Chinese Painted and Carved Sandstone Figure of a Guanyin Southern Song Dynasty
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 38.19 in (97 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1127-1279
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Armadale, AU
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU3404312112201
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