Asian Antiques & Art

Tall teal ceramic vase with bamboo pattern.

20″ high x 6″ square

Item: BAvase11

Shipping (info) $9.00

Wonderful vintage wedding basket from Bali filled with paper mache acorns. Basket made from coco fiber with the exterior sewn in white glass beads. This is a unique one of a kind decor item or gift.

Basket 3″ high x 11″ round Acorns 3″ x 2″

Item: Bsktbali

Shipping (info) $10

Narrow black lacquer cabinet with six drawers and two doors. Reproduction in pine and fir.

32″ high x 37″ wide x 10″ deep

Item: SSJA89

Narrow apple green lacquer cabinet. Four drawers and two doors. A nice reproduction piece.

32″ high x 37″ wide x 11″ deep

Item: SSJA88

Handwoven bamboo basket painted in this seasons hottest color-flat white. Wood branch handle.

20″ high x 20″ round Item: Bskt131

Shipping (info) $12.00

Enchanting qu wood rice scoops with (original) applied Chinese papercuts. Handmade, often by Minority Tribeswomen, paper cuts are a vanishing craft in China These paper cuts are applied to each of the four side surfaces of the rice scoop circa mid 20th century. Each rice scoop $25.

6″ high x 8″ wide x 8″ deep.

Shipping (info) $7.50

Wonderful handmade 85% organic bath soaps in invigorating bergamont scent. Set of three in attractive custom wrapping. Each soap is 4 oz.

3 bars-12 oz total

Shiping (info) $10

Wonderful handmade 85% organic bath soaps in invigorating grapefruit scent. Set of three in attractive custom wrapping. Each soap is 4 oz.

3 bars-12 oz total

Shiping (info) $10

We love these authentic looking Chinese bamboo and wood lanterns. Use with glass liner and traditional candle or pair it with one of our flameless candles. Three or more lanterns $33.00 each.

16″ high x 9″ diameter

Glass Liner is $2.00 additional.

A wonderful (and vanishing) pair of mid 19th century window screens from Shanxi or Shaanxi Province. Of Elmwood and in excellent condition.

31″ high x 29″ wide x 2″ deep

Shipping apprx. $100

Blue cabinet with hatchwork doors in antiqued smokey blue finish.

40″ high x 42″ wide x 19″ deep.

Wire and cloth lantern. Three or more $34.00.

12″ high x 6″ wide

Yellow Wire and cloth lantern. Three or more $26 each.

7.5″ high x 8″ diameter

Unusual painted kang cabinet from circa 1900 Gansu Province . Scenery depicts classsical mountain and valley landscape; of poplar wood. This piece is in our new shipment arriving approximately June 15th.

30″ high x 65″ wide x 18″ deep

Shipping approximately $200

Unusual painted kang cabinet from circa 1900 Gansu Province . Scenery depicts classsical mountain and valley landscape; of poplar wood. This piece is in our new shipment arriving approximately June 15th.

30″ high x 65″ wide x 18″ deep

Shipping approximately $200

Stately chair of elmwood from Shandong Province. Carved deer and crane on back brace symbolize peace and prosperity. Late 19th century.

36″ high x 32″ x 32″

Shipping approx. $100

A traditional Mongolian cabinet restyled into tall form with three compartments. Measures 72″ tall x 30″ wide x 17″ deep. Part of our new shipment to arrive approximately June 15th.

Est. Shipping $300

A traditional Mongolian cabinet restyled into tall form with three compartments. Measures 72″ tall x 30″ wide x 17″ deep. Part of our new shipment to arrive approximately June 15th.

Est. Shipping $300

White glaze pottery planter from mid 20th century China. Chinese character writing around; 16″ high x 12″ round.

Shipping $30

Item ss1016

White glaze pottery planter from mid 20th century China. Chinese character writing around; 16″ high x 12″ round.

Shipping $30

Item ss1016

A rare find of an original mid 19th century kang table circa 1850 or older. Exceptional carving and all original finish make this a very special piece.

14″ high x 36″ wide x 14″ deep.

Shipping (info) Apprx $85.00

Item ss1015

A rare find of an original mid 19th century kang table circa 1850 or older. Exceptional carving and all original finish make this a very special piece.

14″ high x 36″ wide x 14″ deep.

Shipping (info) Apprx $85.00

Item ss1015

Charming shoe storage box from early 20th century China. Removable top half lid gives access to storage large enough for magazines, books, knitting or other special treasures; 13″ high x 15″ wide x 10″ deep.

Shipping $35.00

Item Yf 1008

Charming shoe storage box from early 20th century China. Removable top half lid gives access to storage large enough for magazines, books, knitting or other special treasures; 13″ high x 15″ wide x 10″ deep.

Shipping $35.00

Item Yf 1008

Long buffet style altar table from Jilin, China. Has two drawers and a small central storage area. Top is solid 1″ plank with great old patina. Early 20th century.

31″ high x 62″ wide x 18.5″ deep.

Shipping (info) apprx. $280

Item ss1010

Long buffet style altar table from Jilin, China. Has two drawers and a small central storage area. Top is solid 1″ plank with great old patina. Early 20th century.

31″ high x 62″ wide x 18.5″ deep.

Shipping (info) apprx. $280

Item ss1010

Beautifully framed set of Yao Ceremonial Paintings. The Yao(Mein) are an ancient minority tribe living in Southern China, Thailand and Cambodia. Their anamistic religious paintings depict a vast pantheon of gods and dieties who govern daily and celestial life. These paintings are expensively framed with silk, conservation mating in a gilded bamboo frame.

Shipping apprx $298

Item Yao359

Beautifully framed set of Yao Ceremonial Paintings. The Yao(Mein) are an ancient minority tribe living in Southern China, Thailand and Cambodia. Their anamistic religious paintings depict a vast pantheon of gods and dieties who govern daily and celestial life. These paintings are expensively framed with silk, conservation mating in a gilded bamboo frame.

Shipping apprx $298

Item Yao359

A colorful cabinet of poplar wood from Dong Bei (Manchuria) China. Deer decorate each door symbolizing serenity. This cabinet has a lot of personality; Communist Revolution era, Mid 20th century.

32″ high x 30″ wide x 20″ deep.

Shipping (info) Apprx $175.00

Item SS450

A colorful cabinet of poplar wood from Dong Bei (Manchuria) China. Deer decorate each door symbolizing serenity. This cabinet has a lot of personality; Communist Revolution era, Mid 20th century.

32″ high x 30″ wide x 20″ deep.

Shipping (info) Apprx $175.00

Item SS450

Floral cabinet of pine and lacquer from Shanxi Province circa 1880-1900. Great country look for a bedroom or dining room or kitchen; 58″ high x 60″ wide x 20″ deep.

Shipping apprx $250.00. Call for an exact quote to your location.

Item SS731

Floral cabinet of pine and lacquer from Shanxi Province circa 1880-1900. Great country look for a bedroom or dining room or kitchen; 58″ high x 60″ wide x 20″ deep.

Shipping apprx $250.00. Call for an exact quote to your location.

Item SS731

Black Lacquer cabinet with hand painted floral patterns in gold gilding. From early 20th century Shanxi Province the cabinet has one interior shelf with room for additional shelves. Of elmwood and lacquer.

70″ high x 44″ wide x 20″ deep

Shipping Apprx. (info): $250.00 Call for an exact quote to your location.
Item: cabKE1552

Black Lacquer cabinet with hand painted floral patterns in gold gilding. From early 20th century Shanxi Province the cabinet has one interior shelf with room for additional shelves. Of elmwood and lacquer.

70″ high x 44″ wide x 20″ deep

Shipping Apprx. (info): $250.00 Call for an exact quote to your location.
Item: cabKE1552

Late 19th century carved coffer from Shanxi province. Three drawers with ‘secret’ storage space below.

31″ high x 34″ wide x 20″ deep

Shipping (info) Apprx. $125.00

Late 19th century carved coffer from Shanxi province. Three drawers with ‘secret’ storage space below.

31″ high x 34″ wide x 20″ deep

Shipping (info) Apprx. $125.00

A three tiered, stacking wedding basket from early 20th century China. Of wood and bamboo, baskets like this were stuffed with homemade treats for the wedding party. Each was hand painted with a unique design.

13″ high x 10″ wide and deep.

Shipping $40 (info) ke14

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A handsome and classicaly designed small elmwood cabinet from 1850-1900 Shandong Province. Two interior shelves and beautifully carved front panel.

34″ high x 31″ wide x 17″ deep

Shipping: $150.00 (info)

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A hardwood tea table from Shanxi or Shandong Province of late 19th or early 20th century. These tables make great bedside cabinet or hallway tables. They also work great in the bathroom for towels and grooming products.

31″ high x 18″ wide x 12″ deep

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Mongolian trunk on legs, early 20th century Northern Gansu or Mongolia. The fun and lively painting makes this a show piece for any home. Constructed of poplar and pine it has been modified to be front opening and original top opening has been sealed. Three drawers and interior give you plenty of storage.

35″ high x 41″ wide x 18″ deep

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A pair! of early 20th century horseshoe chairs from Shandong Province. Hand constructed and carved from elmwood and poplar, these chairs have attained folk art status throughout China. In addition to their charming appearance, they are unbelievably comfortable.

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32″ high x 30″ wide x 30″ deep

Shipping approximately $298

Absolutely lovely and exceptional older Tibetan cabinet with a central stylized poppy design.

Circa 1900-1930′s of fir wood

41″ high x 50″ wide x 18″ deep

Shipping (info): $525.00 Item: tcabma702

This is one of our oldest and best antique Tibetan prayer tables. The beautiful pattern is original to the piece. It has a drawer on the side where it’s original owner would store the sutra prayer book used in meditation and chanting.

19th century of poplar and fir wood

13″ high x 22″ wide x 10.5″ deep

Shipping (info): $150.00 Item: ca14

This is an exceptional Tibetan antique cabinet/bench with an original lotus flower pattern; one of the eight symbols of good fortune. In Tibetan culture, it is is known as a ‘yongam’ and was used to store mainly religious articles.

Late 19th / Early 20th century, Tibet

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21″ high x 41″ wide x 20″ deep.

Additional photos of any Tibetan antique cabinet available on request.

Shipping (info): $200.00 Item: cabj304

Antique Tibetan cabinet with a traditional madala design. This cabinet has a nice oxidizing of colors, circa 1920-1950 Tibet. In Tibetan Buddhism, the number eight has particular significance. This older geometric design centered around the stylized ‘shou’ displays eight points forming the madala denoting the wheel of Dharma.

43″ high x 46″ wide x 19″ deep

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Shipping (info): $237.50 Item: cabA012

This early-mid 20th century antique Tibetan cabinet has been delightfully painted with white peony and poppy flowers.

37″ high x 40″ wide x 16″ deep.

Shipping (info): $287.50 Item: rj740

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This antique Tibetan Lama prayer table is from the late 19th century or earlier, Tibet. This Tibetan prayer table is made from pine and poplar wood, and has sacred phoenix design with side cloud patterns, while the top front panel depicts fierce protector Makala.

More photos of this antique Tibetan prayer table are available on request.

19″ high x 25″ wide x 13″ deep

Shipping (info): $128.75 Item: ca24

Charming, early 20th century Tibetan cabinet made from fir and pine wood. This Tibetan antique has its original paint with flowers on the panels. More photos of this antique Tibetan cabinet available on request.

This cabinet has been discounted from its original price.

41″ high x 45″ wide x 16″ deep

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Shipping (info): $412.50 Item: rj810

This Chinese antique window screen was carved circa early 1800′s or earlier of elm wood. It is hand carved in the early Ming style of a scalloped and floral pattern.

35 3/4″ high x 36″ wide x 1 3/4″ deep

Shipping (info): $121.25 Item: scr1025

This beautifully carved set of four panel screens is from mid 19th century Shanxi Province. Each panel displays a scholarly endeavor; painting, calligraphy, music and writing. Original finish.

Measurements: each panel is 66 3/4″ high x 19″ wide x 2″ deep.
Total length with all four panels together is 76″ wide.

Shipping (info): $250.00 Item: j8

This wonderfully carved stand was originally used with a marble or jade ‘picture’ stone in the middle. The stone would have been a cross slice which imitated a stylized landscape. You can find your own picture stone or use it as a beautiful vanity mirror. This Chinese antique is crafted from semi hardwood with a detailed floral and dragon motif.

Measurements 35 1/4″ high x 24 1/4″ wide x 12″ deep

Shipping (info): $45.00 Item: 308a

A pair of Chinese antique door screens in elm wood, circa 1900, in perfect condition. These are a great architectural accent! Install them as room dividers or use them outside as a garden accent. Price is for one pair.

84″ high x 22″ wide x 2″ deep

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Shipping (info): $180.00 Item: scrt823

This original acrylic on wood in gilded wood frame depicts Thai women launching offerings during Loi Kratong festival. Local Chang Mai artist, Thailand, 1995.

Shipping (info): $73.75 Item: 1226d

A typical late 19th century Chinese ‘New Year’ painting showing a typical happy and prosperous family.

Unframed 72″ high x 31″ wide

Shipping (info): $50.00 Item: ancc69

Ancestral portrait of elderly couple circa 1850-1890. The gentleman in the portrait was a high official in the Qing government, known by the white crane Mandarin square on his garment. As a young man, he was apparently married to a much older girl,probably in an arranged marriage, as seen by their appearance in later life.

Unframed 64″ high x 36″ wide.

Shipping (info): $232.50 Item: ancc68

This an ancestral portrait of a wealthy merchant wearing blue silk robes; circa 1890-1920. It is in remarkably good condition.

Unframed 89″ high x 38″ wide.

Shipping (info): $287.50 Item: ancc66

Yao ceremonial painting circa 1880-1920 used by the Chinese Minority Yao (Mein) people in their temple ceremonies. These paintings are believed to take on the spirit of the gods and demi-gods depicted and must undergo a ‘cleansing’ ritual before being decommissioned for secular use; 32″ x 17″. More photos of this antique Yao Painting available on request

Shipping (info): $87.50 Item: yao16

Yao ceremonial painting circa 1880-1920 used by the Chinese Minority Yao (Mein) people in their temple ceremonies. These paintings are believed to take on the spirit of the gods and demi-gods depicted and must undergo a ‘cleansing’ ritual before being decommissioned for secular use.

48″ x 20″, More photos of this antique Yao Painting available on request

Shipping (info): $103.75 Item: yao15

Yao ceremonial painting circa 1880-1920 used by the Chinese Minority Yao (Mein) people in their temple ceremonies. These paintings are believed to take on the spirit of the gods and demi-gods depicted and must undergo a ‘cleansing’ ritual before being decommissioned for secular use; 45″ x 18″. More photos of this antique Yao Painting available on request.

Shipping (info): $96.25 Item: yao12

This antique Yao ceremonial painting circa 1880-1920 used by the Chinese Minority Yao (Mein) people in their temple ceremonies.

These paintings are believed to take on the spirit of the gods and demi-gods depicted and must undergo a ‘cleansing’ ritual before being decommissioned for secular use;

46″ x 19″

Shipping (info): $96.25 Item: yao11

Ancestral portrait of a wealthy merchant circa 1880-1900, from the Peking area in China. More photos of antique Chinese ancestral portraits available on request.

Shipping (info): $250.00 Item: ancc115

This original acrylic picture on wood depicts the Thai New Year (water) festival called Songkran. Painted by a ;ocal Chang Mai artist, 1995.

Measurements 40 3/4″ high x 30 3/8″ wide.

Shipping (info): $104.50 Item: 1226c

This Chinese ancestral portrait, circa 1880-1900, is from Southern China.

50″ high x 36″ wide. More photos on request.

Shipping (info): $162.50 Item: ancc84

This stunning group Ancestral Portrait originates from the mid to late 19th century China. The white bird emblem on the garments signifies a very high ranking family closely associated with the Imperial Court. With still brilliant colors, this extra long portrait has been carefully lifted from its original backing and and has been remounted with a new backing.

Measures 90″ long x 41″ wide.

Shipping (info): $162.50 Item: ancgr4

Tan floral vase / wine jar with a nice glaze over the outside.

Measurements: 12″ high x 6 3/4″ wide x 6 3/4″ deep.

Shipping (info): $21.25 Item: 92

We have a nice selection of antique blue and white pottery from late 19th and early 20th century northern China. All antique pots are in perfect condition without cracks or chips.

Larger size is 10″ high x 10″ wide (with lids) at $135 each.
Smaller size is 7.5″ high x 7.5″ wide (no lids) at $95 each.

Shipping (info): $30.00 Item: bwpots1

These fine gift boxes of wood and lacquer are all but gone now. We managed to find a few in excellent condition from circa 1800′s, from the Shanxi or Shaanxi Province. Notice the finely woven rattan decoration inset into the wood. Boxes like these were used for gift giving during the marriage contract and at other important events. Of elmwood, bamboo and lacquer.

7″ high x 14″ round

Shipping (info): $40.00 Item: bxyf1205

This great old large box / small trunk is an antique from Mongolia, circa 1930′s-1950′s. The large box is painted with tradition Buddhist symbolism. The top half portion of the lid opens. It is made of Poplar wood.

19″ high x 28″ wide x 16″ deep

Shipping (info): $85.50 Item: bxss626

Beautiful old wooden wash basin from rural China. There are five legs that ingeniously raise and add support to the basin. This antique Chinese wash basin has a wonderful green coloring.

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14.5″ high x 21.5″ round

Shipping (info): $22.50 Item: FS1414

This is a charming antique Chinese household rice bucket with a lid. There is a painted gold design on the cover. From the early 20th century, this rice box was once used to transport rice.

8.5″ high x 10″ round;

Shipping (info): $20.00 Item: BXSS1450

This beautiful antique Chinese scroll box was used for storing important papers calligraphy scrolls and ancestral portraits. Hand painted chrysanthemum and cherry blossom flowers, grapes and butterflies on the side, the top slides open, constructed from Poplar wood.

Early 20th century from the Shanxi Chinese Province

7.5″ high x 38″ wide x 7.5″ deep

Shipping (info): $62.00 Item: FS2857

These Chinese lanterns have been made in an antique style using a faithful reproduction of wood, wire mesh and cloth

11″-16″ high x 6″-11″ round. Discounts for quantities greater than four.

Shipping (info): $7.00 Item: lantern

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This cute little wooden pillow box was used to sleep on while valuables were kept inside. The top of the pillow box is curved and there is a latch on the side to keep valuables secure. 116c /

Measurements 5 3/4″ high x 13 5/8″ wide x 5 1/2″ deep
Shipping (info): $23.75 Item: 116d

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Another tray from our large selection of antique wood trays, this one is especially nice. Made fro Poplar wood, it has all the old iron metal braces intact. This Chinese antique is great for displaying your seasonal decor items.

20″ wide x 10″ deep x 2″ high

Shipping (info): $22.50 Item: traywj520

This beautiful green hand woven, painted basket is great for holding anything from towels to magazines.

Measurements 23 1/4″ high x 15 3/4″ wide.

Shipping (info): $15.00 Item: 1219

Handwoven willow basket in natural color with wood branch handle.

Measurements 17″ high x 16″ wide.

Shipping (info): $12.00 Item: 1226a

This late 19th century Shanxi altar table has graceful upturned edges. The Chinese antique table is made of elm wood and from the Shanxi Chinese Province.

36″ high x 42″ wide x 13″ deep

Shipping (info): $168.75 Item: tbss1145

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Tibetan carved prayer table is in its original condition.

Circa 1900-1950 Tibet

14″ high x 25″ wide x 12″ deep.

Shipping (info): $131.00 Item: tmtb014

Antique Tibetan prayer table circa 1900-1950. This Tibetan prayer table is in its original condition

13″ high x 25″ wide x 13″ deep.

Shipping (info): $121.25 Item: tmtb012

Large Chinese antique drawing table and set of eight chairs. The table is constructed with ‘arrow leg’ joinery indicating its age. Six chairs are in the “official hat” style and two are arm chairs from Shandong. The antique elmwood chairs have been repainted to match. This is a hardwood table of teak and elmwood. Circa mid-Qing Dynasty 1750-1850

The table is 36″ high x 9 ft. wide x 37″ deep. Price is for the set. Table only $6,000

Shipping (info): Please Inquire Item: rj1215

One of our last dining table sized drawing tables from Shanxi Province. Tables such as this were used in the scholar’s library for practising calligraphy, studying music and art. This Chinese antique table is made from northern elm wood.

33″ high x 87″ wide x 26.25″ deep

Shipping (info): $337.50 Item: tbss1000

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Ming-style hardwood bench circa 1850 or older. This Chinese antique bench is in original condition with great old lacquer patina. Nearly impossible to find an item like this for any price in China nowadays!

This bench is from the Zhejiang Province in Southern China.

21.5″ high x 49.5″ wide x 12″ deep

Shipping (info): $150 Item: bej8

A selection of Elmwood country stools from rural China. These antique Chinese stools are approximately 50 years old.

19″ to 21″ high.

Shipping (info): $28.75 Item: st3

Shanxi Ming style stool

One drawer; 21″ high x 18″ square

Elmwood and Poplar circa 1850.

Shipping (info): $80.00 Item stwj580

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Antique Chinese gentlemen’s bench from the late 19th century scholar’s library.

From the Shanxi Chinese Province

Made from poplar wood.

Measures 33 3/4″ high x 75 3/4″ wide x 20″ deep.

Shipping approximately: $298

Early 20th century elmwood coffer from the Shandong Province. There are two doors and two drawers with unique pulls on the drawers. Great exciting color will add some pizazz to your decor.

34.5″ high x 41.5″ wide x 17.5″ deep

Shipping (info) Apprx. $175 Item: COFrt1320

White washed antique Shanxi coffer from late 19th century Shanxi Province. Five drawers and intricate high quality carving

33″ high x 40.5″ wide x 20″ deep; elmwood. Additional photos of any antique Chinese coffer available on request.

Shipping (info): $187.50 Item: COFal1501

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Low Kang cabinet with four doors and three drawers. This early 20th century Chinese antique cabinet would function great as console for big screen TV or as an elegant stand alone in a hallway. This cabinet is made of elm and poplar wood.

Shanxi or Shandong Province

24″ high x 50″ wide x 16″ deep

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Shipping (info) $160 Item: KE1249

Shanxi-style coffer with delightful upturned edges. Made in the early 20th century of elmwood.

33″ high x 48″ wide x 19″ deep

Additional photos available for this or any other antique Chinese furniture.

Shipping (info): $193.75 Item: cofss1310

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Fabulous old elmwood coffer circa 1890′s or older from Shanxi Province. Three drawers and wonderful carving. Large storage space below the drawers. Additional photos of any Asian Antiques’ cabinet available on request.

34″ high x 40″wide x 23″ deep

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Shipping (info): $306.25 Item: zy777

This Chinese antique is a traditional wedding cabinet made in the late 19th century. The red wedding cabinet has carved protector deities that grace the top of the cabinet. Inside there are side by side drawers and two shelves. This unique antique cabinet is made from elmwood.

Zhejiang Chinese province

71 1/2″ High x 39 1/2″ wide x 24 1/4″ deep

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Shipping (info): $309.75 Item: hy40