Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portraits
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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Ancestral Portraits
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 65.75 in (167.01 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CBMH0021stDibs: LU820010900251
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