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Vintage Japanese Parquetry and Marquetry Lap Desk

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Vintage Japanese Parquetry and Marquetry Lap Desk

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Description

Vintage Japanese Parquetry and Marquetry Lap Desk. Case inlaid with mixed exotic woods, one lacquered drawer on left side; the interior fitted with green felt writing surface and lacquered compartments for pens and ink. Provenance: Ex collection of Dr. Horacio Fabrega, Pittsburgh, PA. Size: 6'' x 17.75'' x 11.75'' (15 x 45 x 30 cm).

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Vintage Japanese Parquetry and Marquetry Lap Desk

Name: Vintage Japanese Parquetry and Marquetry Lap Desk
SKU: 138519923
Price: 225 USD
Availability: InStock

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