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A pair of very unusual Chinese rosewood bookends with a lot of detailing in both the brass and in jade …
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A pair of very unusual Chinese rosewood bookends with a lot of detailing in both the brass and in jade stone panels. The two good sized inset oval. jade plaques or madallions are hand carved with a pheonix bird in the centre of each surrounded by blossoms, and held in place by butterflies or moths. There are brass bats in each corner. Both stands rest on a good sized engraved brass foot as per the photographs.
A very. unusual and symbolic set of bookends in very good condition.
Age: 1950-60's.
From an estate in England.
Listed by East2West Furniture.
W4.6", D5", H6.25'"
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- Dimensions
- 4.6ʺW × 5ʺD × 6.25ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Engraving
- Rosewood
- Stone
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Very good. Jade stone has usual striations. Very good. Jade stone has usual striations. less
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