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Stone rubbing of a stele located in the Hanshan Buddhist Temple in…

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Rollbild Stone rubbing of a stele located in the Hanshan Buddhist Temple in Suzhou, China. Framed by a silk brocade border. (creases, color abrasions). China, 20th century. 127 x 65.5 cm.

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Rollbild Stone rubbing of a stele located in the Hanshan Buddhist Temple in Suzhou, China. Framed by a silk brocade border. (creases, color abrasions). China, 20th century. 127 x 65.5 cm.

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