Carved soapstone inkwell with animal decoration. China, s.XX.
Carved soapstone i…

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Carved soapstone inkwell with animal decoration. China, s.XX. Carved soapstone inkwell with animal decoration. China, 20th c. 10,5 x 22,5 x 7,5 cm.

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Carved soapstone inkwell with animal decoration. China, s.XX

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Estim. 400 - 800 EUR

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