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Pair Antique Carved Porcelain Bass Bookends Four Seasons

$1,100per set
£834.65per set
€954.35per set
CA$1,536.40per set
A$1,708.27per set
CHF 891.96per set
MX$20,793.80per set
NOK 11,381.07per set
SEK 10,663.52per set
DKK 7,122.51per set
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About the Item

A pair of beautiful solid brass bookends with finely carved porcelain florals. Large porcelain insets in oval form, finely carved in relief with flowers representing four seasons, spring peach blossoms, summer peonies, fall chrysanthemums and winter's prunus blossoms. Hand painted in mineral colors of fuchsia, yellow and green pastels. Solid brass base and frameworks. This pair of republic era bookends juxtaposes boldness and delicacy, with simple, strong structure framing graceful, delicate, two dimensional depictions. "Four Seasons", an auspicious theme in the late Qing dynasty early republic era, is believed to symbolize good fortune and longevity.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Somis, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 55011stDibs: LU2957334455852

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