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Chinese Ancestor Painting with Seven Figures
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 74 in (187.96 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Great Barrington, MA
- Reference Number:Seller: 81-42b1stDibs: LU2873311415191
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