Pair of Chinese Painted Ancestor Portraits
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Pair of Chinese Painted Ancestor Portraits
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960-1980
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Stamford, CT
- Reference Number:Seller: FLAIR HOME COLLECTION1stDibs: LU862321830112
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