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Asian Mask, Sculpture Fragment
Price:$250
$325List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Measurement includes beard.
- Seller Location:Rochester, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: chinese japanese tribal sculpture antique1stDibs: LU158524860713
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