Set of Five Chinese Reverse Glass Portraits, c. 1900
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Set of Five Chinese Reverse Glass Portraits, c. 1900
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 5
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:c. 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: BJD008A, BJD008B, Q060A, QQ093A, S062A1stDibs: LU820022018892
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