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A pair of 20th century Chinese mixed-metal scholar's wrist wrests of bamboo form covered top to bottom with myriad of insects and a frog.
Pagoda Red Collection #: BJAA032
Keywords: Scholars object, China, Chinese, Japanese, Japan
Pagoda Red Collection #: BJAA032
Keywords: Scholars object, China, Chinese, Japanese, Japan
Details
Place of Origin
Date of Manufacture
20th Century
Period
Materials and Techniques
Mixed-metals
Condition
Excellent
Dimensions
1.5 in. H
x
9 in. W
x
2 in. D
4 cm H
x
23 cm W
x
5 cm D
Dealer Location
Chicago, IL
Number of Items
1
Reference Number
U12111282002424
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