Chinese Dragon Bookends
Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
From a private collection, a spectacular pair of solid brass enameled bookends. Each features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bookends
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950
Located in New York, NY
A pair of finely hand-carved soap stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scenes with dragon
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
$575 / set
H 5.75 in W 4.5 in D 1.75 in
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Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends Pair
Located in Somis, CA
From a private collection, a pair of spectacular solid brass enameled bookends. The featured dragon
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bookends
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Chinese Dragon Brass and Wood Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of vintage bookends made of wood and brass with a Chinese dragon design.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Asian Chinese dragon brass bookends. The base is also of brass - the bookend
Category
20th Century Bookends
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of finely hand carved stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scene with dragon heads
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bookends
Materials
Soapstone
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Questions About Chinese Dragon Bookends
- What does a Chinese dragon mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A Chinese dragon, in Chinese culture, represents luck, strength, and health. Due to these associations, the dragon has become the symbol of imperial power and authority.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese vase with a dragon typically means good fortune and prosperity. Throughout East Asia, the dragon is a symbol of luck. In China, the mythical beast is a common motif used in the designs of pottery, furniture and art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese vases.
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