Null Ai Weiwei (born 1957)
"Odyssey Tile
This limited edition tile is part of t…

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Ai Weiwei (born 1957) "Odyssey Tile This limited edition tile is part of the work "Odyssey Tile" produced in Portugal by local artisans. Accompanied by the original box. Hand-numbered 116/275 Circa 2021 Dimensions: H: 14; W: 14 cm

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Ai Weiwei (born 1957) "Odyssey Tile This limited edition tile is part of the work "Odyssey Tile" produced in Portugal by local artisans. Accompanied by the original box. Hand-numbered 116/275 Circa 2021 Dimensions: H: 14; W: 14 cm

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