SOUTH-EAST ASIA, late 19th - early 20th century
Suite of two bronze pots, the la…

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA, late 19th - early 20th century Suite of two bronze pots, the larger with discreet incised circle decoration on its body and neck H. 14.5 and 9.5 cm

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA, late 19th - early 20th century

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