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CHINESE
Fish and shrimps playing in the water, envelope
(c. 1972)
Medium
paper
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Rachel Faggetter, 2018
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Not on display
Artwork Details
Medium
paper
Accession Number
2018.469.d
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Rachel Faggetter, 2018
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Gallery location
Not on display
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