Tibetan Traveling Gau Shrine
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Tibetan Traveling Gau Shrine
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: BJBB0281stDibs: LU82008229613
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