Kyoto Treasure, Japan Hand-Carved Lacquered Red & Gold Shishi Temple Bench, 1925
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Kyoto Treasure, Japan Hand-Carved Lacquered Red & Gold Shishi Temple Bench, 1925
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)Seat Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)
- Style:Taisho (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1925
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:South Burlington, VT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU128926903193
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