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Chinese Stone Shoemaker's Weight with Mother, Cub, and Embroidered Ball
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Carved from a solid piece of stone, this weight was originally used by a Shoemaker to press down large pieces of leather. Surrounded by intricate scrollwork and peony blossoms, a guardian fu dog lies beside her cub, each biting the thread of an embroidered ball, a symbol of love and loyalty. This Shoemaker's weight was hand carved by an artisan from China's Shanxi province and lives on as a fascinating tabletop sculpture.
- Dimensions:Height: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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