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Pair Of Antique Oriental Dog Bookend, Chinese, Soapstone, Dog of Fo, Victorian

$1,637.16
£1,194
€1,392.54
CA$2,241.83
A$2,492.61
CHF 1,301.50
MX$30,341.12
NOK 16,606.61
SEK 15,559.60
DKK 10,392.76
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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'')
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Depth: 41.93 in (106.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.97101stDibs: LU2645337177292

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