Null CHINESE KIANG LANG BLUE ENAMELLED DISH, GUANGXU PERIOD, LATE 18TH - EARLY 1…

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CHINESE KIANG LANG BLUE ENAMELLED DISH, GUANGXU PERIOD, LATE 18TH - EARLY 19TH CENTURY. Stamp on the base. Diam. 29 cm.

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CHINESE KIANG LANG BLUE ENAMELLED DISH, GUANGXU PERIOD, LATE 18TH - EARLY 19TH CENTURY. Stamp on the base. Diam. 29 cm.

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