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Pair of Chinese Lion Dogs
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- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1800
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- Seller Location:Katonah, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU86659429733
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