Chinese Funerary Figures
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Chinese Funerary Figures
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Ming (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Earthenware,Glazed
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Condition as shown.
- Seller Location:Southampton, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU107963217502
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