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Chinese "Winged Guardian" Lingbi Scholar
s Rock
$5,880List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 17 in (43.18 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Contemporary
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- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: ZZZ101J1stDibs: LU820021852612
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