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Figure, possibly the God of Wealth in His Military Aspect
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Porcelain painted in famille verte enamels on the biscuit, Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Kangxi period (1662–1722), China
Title: Figure, possibly the God of Wealth in His Military Aspect
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Porcelain painted in famille verte enamels on the biscuit, Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Kangxi period (1662–1722), China.
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