Shadow Box with a Theater Stage, China, 19th/20th century, five dancing actors in iridescent blue-green kingfisher feather dresses with pigments and gilt details, all in a red-painted box, 12 1/2 x 12 3/8 x 2 3/8 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,500

numerous retouches, losses of crafted details.


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