A SANCAI-GLAZED FIGURE OF GUANYIN
MING (1368-1644 A.D.) 12.9 cm Height

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A SANCAI-GLAZED FIGURE OF GUANYIN MING (1368-1644 A.D.) 12.9 cm Height

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A SANCAI-GLAZED FIGURE OF GUANYIN

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