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Japan Beautiful Antique Bronze "Bells & Dragons" Garden Lantern, 100 Yrs Old
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Diameter: 13 in (33.02 cm)
- Style:Taisho (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1918
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:South Burlington, VT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1289218438862
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