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Set of Four Ming Musicians, 'Men'

$700per set
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£529.72per set
£945.93per set43% Off
€610.93per set
€1,090.95per set43% Off
CA$977.50per set
CA$1,745.54per set43% Off
A$1,095.12per set
A$1,955.57per set43% Off
CHF 570.01per set
CHF 1,017.87per set43% Off
MX$13,336.43per set
MX$23,815.06per set43% Off
NOK 7,261.14per set
NOK 12,966.32per set43% Off
SEK 6,837.94per set
SEK 12,210.61per set43% Off
DKK 4,560.53per set
DKK 8,143.81per set43% Off
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About the Item

Ming musicians (men) 7.75h A set of glazed musicians with drums and trumpets. The base of the sculpture is 2 inches by 2.25 inches - the stand measures 3 inches by 3 inches. White pottery origin: Shanxi Province Period: 1368-1644
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Width: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Ming (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7830232072802

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