"Robed Traveler" Lingbi Scholars' Rock Sculpture
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"Robed Traveler" Lingbi Scholars' Rock Sculpture
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 23 in (58.42 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
- Style:Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:Contemporary
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- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: ZZZ101O1stDibs: LU820029272372
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