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Two Ming-Style Covered Scholar's Boxes

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Two Ming-Style Covered Scholar's Boxes
Two Chinese Ming-style covered porcelain scholar rectangular boxes: wucai-style glazed of sinuous dragons amid celestial field; together with blue and white floral designs with red, green and gilt overglaze; each with 6-character marks (typical wear, minor hairline to one); L: 5 3/4" (larger)

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Two Ming-Style Covered Scholar's Boxes

Name: Two Ming-Style Covered Scholar's Boxes
SKU: 32120393
Price: 100 USD
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