Monumental Statue of a Ming Chinese Imperial Adviser
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Monumental Statue of a Ming Chinese Imperial Adviser
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 43 in (109.22 cm)Width: 25 in (63.5 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
- Style:Ming (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:18th Century and Earlier
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:SOMIS, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 44271stDibs: LU130622276382
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