North Korean Bandaji
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North Korean Bandaji
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 33.325 in (84.65 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1900s
- Condition:Very good.
- Seller Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 906431stDibs: 10043079031402
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