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Chinese Dragon Bookends

Vintage Chinese Brass Enamel Dragon Bookends, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Chinese Brass Enamel Dragon Bookends, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Chinese Brass Enamel Dragon Bookends, Mid-20th Century

$755Sale Price / set|37% Off

H 5.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Vintage Chinese Brass Enamel Dragon Bookends, Mid-20th Century

Located in Somis, CA

From a private collection, a spectacular pair of solid brass enameled bookends. Each features a

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Bookends

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950
Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950

Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950

Located in New York, NY

A pair of finely hand-carved soap stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scenes with dragon

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

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Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends Pair
Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends Pair

Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends Pair

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H 5.25 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends Pair

Located in Somis, CA

From a private collection, a pair of spectacular solid brass enameled bookends. The featured dragon

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Bookends

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Dragon Brass and Wood Bookends
Vintage Chinese Dragon Brass and Wood Bookends

Vintage Chinese Dragon Brass and Wood Bookends

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H 6.5 in W 4.25 in D 3.75 in

Vintage Chinese Dragon Brass and Wood Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice pair of vintage bookends made of wood and brass with a Chinese dragon design.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif
Pair of Brass Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif

Pair of Brass Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pair of Asian Chinese dragon brass bookends. The base is also of brass - the bookend

Category

20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif
Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif

Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of finely hand carved stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scene with dragon heads

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends

Materials

Soapstone

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Questions About Chinese Dragon Bookends
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Chinese dragon, in Chinese culture, represents luck, strength, and health. Due to these associations, the dragon has become the symbol of imperial power and authority.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese vase with a dragon typically means good fortune and prosperity. Throughout East Asia, the dragon is a symbol of luck. In China, the mythical beast is a common motif used in the designs of pottery, furniture and art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese vases.

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