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Pair of Hard Stone Bookends, China, Early 20th Century

$900.75per set
£667.22per set
€750per set
CA$1,232.45per set
A$1,341per set
CHF 710.04per set
MX$16,133.14per set
NOK 9,015.96per set
SEK 8,248.97per set
DKK 5,715.61per set

About the Item

Pair of Pho dog-shaped hard stone bookends. The "Fantastic Beasts", protectors of the buildings, the base is finely engraved with plant-inspired motifs. China, early 20th century.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.49 in (19 cm)Width: 3.15 in (8 cm)Depth: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinoiserie (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Napoli, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5198228246872

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