Chinese Mountain Form Scholars' Stone Brush Washer
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Chinese Mountain Form Scholars' Stone Brush Washer
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1870-1879
- Date of Manufacture:1870
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: BTC0171stDibs: LU82009099223
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