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Pair of Low Back Side Chairs or Meiguiyi, 19th Century
Price:$3,000
$5,312.37List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Seat Height: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. restored and ready to use.
- Seller Location:Richmond, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1781235396012
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