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Assorted ancient objects.

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Antique Korean Inlaid Brush Pot: Korea, ca. 19th century. Iron vessel inlaid with garden scenes featuring women and vegetation. MEASUREMENTS Height: 5 3/8 inches / 13.8 cm SHIPPING $20 flat-rate shipping in the continental U.S. (insu

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Thirteen Assorted Objects: Contains: 2 Spode creamers [5" H x 5" W], 2 metal mounted crystal bowls [3" H x 6" W], Italian porcelain sculpture of a man fishing [9 1/2" H x 7" W], a Bulova carriage clock, 2 stone and metal bird c

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Hotan hollowed out pen wash: Height 6cm length 12cm width 9cm weight 238G

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Hetian jade lion paperweight: Height 6cm, length 8.5cm, width 6.5cm, net height 3.5cm, net weight 200g

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Topaz Ganoderma lucidum Ruyi ink bed: Height 3.5cm Length 13cm Width 5cm Net weight 104 grams

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Bamboo Carving "Character Story" Paperweight: Height 15cm Length 9.5cm Width 6 Net Height 12cm

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Description

A group of assorted ancient objects, including a pottery pot, a rock piece and miscellaneous paperwork. Largest: 5" x 5 1/2".

Condition

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Assorted ancient objects.

Name: Assorted ancient objects.
SKU: 62063321
Price: 30 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $60 - $90

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Starting Price $30

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