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Anonymous, French, 18th century|Pierre Adrien Pâris

Two Designs for Chinese Lanterns, possibly meant for the Decoration of a Wall Panel

ca. 1768-1780
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36.2 × 23.8 cm (14.3 × 9.4 in)

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