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A CHINESE OFFICIAL'S MEMORIAL TO THE EMPRESS DOWAGER

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A CHINESE OFFICIAL'S MEMORIAL TO THE EMPRESS DOWAGER

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Ink on paper. Memorial to Empress Dowager in celebration of her majesty's birthday from second class official Wen Yun, with the original envelope. Late Qing Dynasty period.

Height: 8 1/2 in (21.6 cm) Width: 29 1/2 in (74.9 cm)

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A CHINESE OFFICIAL'S MEMORIAL TO THE EMPRESS DOWAGER

Name: A CHINESE OFFICIAL'S MEMORIAL TO THE EMPRESS DOWAGER
SKU: 122695397
Price: 1900 USD
Availability: InStock

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