Gouache Painting of the View of Hong Kong with European Ships, circa 1850
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Gouache Painting of the View of Hong Kong with European Ships, circa 1850
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Width: 16.74 in (42.5 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850
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- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: M1341stDibs: LU155126726153
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