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Chinese Puzzle Ball (Devil's Work Ball), 19th Century

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Chinese Puzzle Ball (Devil's Work Ball), 19th Century

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Chinese Puzzle Ball (Devil's Work Ball), 19th Century. A Chinese-made artifact that consists of a number of intricately carved concentric hollow spheres carved from a single solid block that fit within one another. H 15cm, W 5cm

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Chinese Puzzle Ball (Devil's Work Ball), 19th Century

Name: Chinese Puzzle Ball (Devil's Work Ball), 19th Century
SKU: 164257104
Price: 300 CAD
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