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Japan 19th Century Hand Cast Candle Stick Ashinaga the Playful Water Spirit!
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:South Burlington, VT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU128926973303
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