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Fine Antique Tibetan Thangka with Disembodied Heads

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Fine Antique Tibetan Thangka with Disembodied Heads

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Rare Tibetan Thangka with Disembodied Heads. Pigment on cloth. Size: 36'' x 26'', 91 x 66 cm (image); 65.5'' x 39'', 166 x 99 cm (textile).

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Fine Antique Tibetan Thangka with Disembodied Heads

Name: Fine Antique Tibetan Thangka with Disembodied Heads
SKU: 105408619
Price: 6500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000

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