Department Store

Client: Mirari Japan Co.,Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
Introduction: January 25, 2004
Size of Run: 1,400
Distribution: Sunglasses shops and department stores in Asia
Dimensions (H x W x D): 10" x 20" x 10"
Weight: 5 lb.
Producer: Nano Visualogical Co. Ltd., Fukui-shi, Fukui, Japan

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