Details
- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 7ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Soapstone
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- Presented in very good antique condition. Presented in very good antique condition. less
- Description
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This is a pair of antique Oriental dog bookends. A Chinese, soapstone decorative 'Dog of Fo' book rest, dating to …
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This is a pair of antique Oriental dog bookends. A Chinese, soapstone decorative 'Dog of Fo' book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightfully tactile dogs with a lovely natural finish and appearance
Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout
Soapstone in good order with warm cream and grey mottled appearance
Represents a sitting Dog of Fo with the strong Oriental influence
Great detail to the face and exuberant coat and one paw raised upon a brocade ball
Broad socle base with shaped edge and dressed to the base with a leather protective pad
This is a wonderful pair of antique Oriental dog bookends, with appealing natural colour. Delivered ready to display.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 11.5cm (4.5'')
Max Depth: 6.5cm (2.5'')
Max Height: 18cm (7'') less
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