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Children at work, envelope

CHINESE
Children at work, envelope
 (c. 1972)

Medium
paper

Measurements
17.5 × 13.0 cm (closed) 20.7 × 36.6 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 gold ink l.c.l.: 中國佛山剪紙
printed in gold ink l.l.: PAPER CUTTING FUSHAN CHINA

Accession Number
2018.404.f

Department
Asian Art

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