Early 20th Century Provincial Chinese Headrest
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Early 20th Century Provincial Chinese Headrest
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Elm
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: Y115C1stDibs: LU820018564732
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