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Exceptional Chinese Carved Coral Figural Group of a Boat with Eight Immortals

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An exceptional Chinese carved coral figural group or statue of a boat with eight immortals. The boat in a form of a carved dragon with fish throughout. Very finely carved. Coral measures: 10" high x 12" wide x 1" deep Coral weight: 1.275 grams. Very good condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
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  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1798214261951
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