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

About the Item

A pair of finely hand-carved soap stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scenes with dragon heads. Perfect to use on a desk as a paper weight or decorative object around the house or office. Highly decorative and fitting for any interior style. Fantastic openwork carving of a dragon amidst floating clouds. China, circa 1950 Size: 5 3/4" high x 4 1/2" wide x 1 3/4" deep
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1433234311172
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