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Rare Art Deco Ceramic Sculpture with Bearded Mask Motif

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Gorgeously glazed in streaky hues of blue, green and burnt sienna, this rare, wedge-shaped bookend by Fulper Pottery features a mask-like face in bas relief. Wedge-shaped and heavy, this piece was designed to serve as a bookend.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1930s
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  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U1105088651333
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