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Pair of 19' century Chinese Reverse-Painted Mirror Pictures

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A pair of Chinese reverse glass painting representing women and a child in a garden pavillion. Original "Chinese Chippendale" framing. China for export, circa 1830.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.66 in (55 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Rome, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: 13062798592
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