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Style: Showa
Japanese Fine Pair Arts And Crafts Shoji Door Screens
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine pair of two simple shoji bamboo doors or screens creating an arts and crafts look. The pair are hinged together for convenient display with attractive portals above; ...
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Materials
Bamboo, Wood
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