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Pair of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian
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Pair of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian

19th century
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This is a pair of antique Oriental bookends. A Chinese, jade marble decorative 'Dog of Fo' book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Delightfully tactile dogs with a superb natural finish and Oriental taste

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Jade marble presents a striking appearance with light green hues

Represents a sitting Dog of Fo in useful book end form

Great detail to the face and exuberant coat with 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 charming pair of antique Oriental bookends, with a great marble finish and fascinating appearance. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 8cm (3.25'')

Max Depth: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Max Height: 20cm (7.75'')

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Our Ref: 24828

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Carved Jade Marble Bookends to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1102910
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24828
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Description
This is a pair of antique Oriental bookends.
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A Chinese, jade marble decorative 'Dog of Fo' book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

Delightfully tactile dogs with a superb natural finish and Oriental taste

fig 1. A pair of carved jade green marble bookends depicting traditional Chinese Foo Dogs seated on rectangular plinths with engraved characters.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Jade marble presents a striking appearance with light green hues

Represents a sitting Dog of Fo in useful book end form

Great detail to the face and exuberant coat with one paw raised upon a brocade ball

fig 2. A pair of carved jade green marble bookends depicting traditional Chinese Foo Dogs seated on rectangular plinths with engraved characters.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian

Broad socle base with shaped edge and dressed to the base with a leather protective pad

This is a charming pair of antique Oriental bookends, with a great marble finish and fascinating appearance. Delivered ready for the home.

fig 3. A pair of carved jade green marble bookends depicting traditional Chinese Foo Dogs seated on rectangular plinths with engraved characters.
fig 3. Pair of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian

Dimensions:

Max Width: 8cm (3.25'')

Max Depth: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Max Height: 20cm (7.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

fig 4. A pair of carved jade green marble bookends depicting traditional Chinese Foo Dogs seated on rectangular plinths with engraved characters.
fig 4. Pair of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24828

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Carved Jade Marble Bookends to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1102910
Dealers Internal Ref
24828
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A pair of carved jade green marble bookends depicting traditional Chinese Foo Dogs seated on rectangular plinths with engraved characters.
Pair Of Antique Oriental Bookends, Chinese, Jade Marble, Dog of Fo, Victorian
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Foo Dogs, or Chinese guardian lions, traditionally represented protection and status in Asian architecture. During the 19th century, Western fascination with Eastern design led to the adoption of these figures in smaller decorative stone carvings such as bookends and desk ornaments.

Craftsmen used dense, carveable natural stones including marble, jadeite, soapstone, and alabaster. These natural minerals offered both the visual depth of variegated colours and the necessary weight to hold books upright.

Authentic period pieces feature subtle variations between the left and right figures, visible chisel marks within deep recesses, and natural veining in the stone. Bases often show minor unevenness or surface wear consistent with age and desktop use.

Place stone bookends on a dark wood bookshelf or an office desk to anchor a collection of hardbacks. Their sculpted form and soft green colour provide organic texture when contrasted against contemporary minimalist furniture.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth to clean carved crevices. Avoid acidic or harsh chemical detergents, as these can dull the natural polish and etch the stone surface over time.
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