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Three miniature Chinese circus engravings. Circa 1830s. Thr...

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Three miniature Chinese circus engravings. Circa 1830s. Thr...

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Three miniature Chinese circus engravings. Circa 1830s. Three hand-colored engravings of circus and sideshow performers performing sword-swallowing and trained animal tricks. Framed and matted. Size (sight) 2 7/8 x 2 7/8”. Not examined out of frame. Foxing to edges.

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Three miniature Chinese circus engravings. Circa 1830s. Thr...

Name: Three miniature Chinese circus engravings. Circa 1830s. Thr...
SKU: 156631073
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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