Pair of Chinese Hardwood Fu Lions
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Pair of Chinese Hardwood Fu Lions
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:1880
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- Seller Location:Suffolk, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: LVS4801stDibs: LU104901403672
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