BOOKEND (ONE OF TWO)

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage

About this object

The front of the bookends are covered with many designs in repousse. These designs include a spray of flowers, two fish, a covered jar, a pagoda, a wheel, and hatchmarks. There are three decorations carved in jade attached to the front. They all show flower arrangements in vases. The outer edge has a design in a Greek key meander pattern. The bottom has three symbols interspersed with stones.

Object name:

BOOKEND (ONE OF TWO)

Made from:

Jade -- silver gilt -- stones

Made in:

CHINA

Date made:

19th c.

Size:

14 × 10.5 cm (5 1/2 × 4 1/8 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

62.73.2

Class:

HARDSTONE

Signature marks:

MARK on bottom part of stand: SILVER (Characters on stand are decorative)

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973