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The great wall, envelope

CHINESE
The great wall, envelope
 (c. 1972)

Medium
paper

Measurements
26.2 × 18.1 cm (closed) 35.0 × 39.0 cm (open)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Rachel Faggetter, 2018

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
China

Inscription
printed in green ink l.l.:中国剪纸
printed in blue ink l.c.r.:长城 / CHINESE PAPER–CUTS

Accession Number
2018.415.i

Department
Asian Art

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