Trio of Chinese Bi Disks
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Trio of Chinese Bi Disks
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 3
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- Date of Manufacture:1900
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- Seller Location:Houston, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: f91821512093641393fs
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