Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine
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Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:1900s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. This religious box and fabric is in excellent antique condition with surface wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Houston, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1076616603161
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