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Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Pheasant imagery Chinoiserie

$480per set
$600per set20% Off
£363.24per set
£454.05per set20% Off
€418.93per set
€523.66per set20% Off
CA$670.29per set
CA$837.86per set20% Off
A$750.94per set
A$938.67per set20% Off
CHF 390.86per set
CHF 488.58per set20% Off
MX$9,144.98per set
MX$11,431.23per set20% Off
NOK 4,979.07per set
NOK 6,223.83per set20% Off
SEK 4,688.87per set
SEK 5,861.09per set20% Off
DKK 3,127.22per set
DKK 3,909.03per set20% Off
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About the Item

Finely carved vintage soapstone bookends. Figures of pheasants beautifully and gracefully carved in these bookends present imagery that moves with the eyes as the Fine detail is observed. Pheasants have been used symbolically in ancient Chinese culture and tradition for hundreds of centuries. It is a symbol of beauty, good fortune and refinement. This vintage set is from the 1960s. Complements chinoiserie, midcentury, eclectic, Hollywood Regency styles.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Any questions, please inquire.
  • Seller Location:
    San Diego, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU936621386912

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