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Anonymous, French, 19th century|Anonymous, German, 19th century

Ornamental design for front of a chest with winged lion and bear

19th century
Pen and black, brown, and gray ink with watercolor.
9.4 × 12.5 cm (3.7 × 4.9 in)

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