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'''')
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Our Ref: 18.9710
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1029864
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 18cm (7.1inches)Width is 11.5cm (4.5inches)Depth is 6.5cm (2.6inches)
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