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Chinese Bookends of Soapstone hand carved, Republic Period circa 1920s

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These are a beautiful pair of Chinese soapstone Bookends made in China during the Republic period, Circa 1920. These bookends are individually well hand carved from the solid stone and depict a large vase of blossoming flowers and an exotic bird, with very good detail. They both have very good colouring to the stone. Weight: Fairly heavy, weighing about 1Kg unpacked.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 1.9 in (4.83 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Overall good condition. One piece has some edge chipping to the top - please see images.
  • Seller Location:
    Lincoln, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: P 18231stDibs: LU990326694442

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