Chinese Cinnabar Chrysanthemum Box
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Chinese Cinnabar Chrysanthemum Box
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 3.38 in (8.59 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Style:Chinese Export (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1930s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In great original vintage condition .
- Seller Location:Cincinnati, OH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU925126728642
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