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China lovely antique hand-carved red stone garden planter basin 19th Century
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China lovely old hand carved antique hexagonal shaped stone planter/ basin with deeply carved village scenes
Dimensions: 23 inches high and 31 inches diameter and 2.5 inches thick, red sandstone, Qing period (1800-1912).
This is a one-of-a-kind treasure and spectacular acquisition for the discerning gardener and garden.
Appropriate in gardens, entry areas or indoors as accents. They also make wonderful contemporary artistic statements and eye appealing, stand alone work of art placed in your favorite interior or exterior space.
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