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Cinnabar lacquer box of two-lobed shape, lid decorated with an old man and child on a bridge, sheltered by trees. Height : 4cm - Length : 12cm. Width: 7.5cm. Worn and missing lacquer inside

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Cinnabar lacquer box of two-lobed shape, lid decorated with an old man and child on a bridge, sheltered by trees. Height : 4cm - Length : 12cm. Width: 7.5cm. Worn and missing lacquer inside

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