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Vintage Pair of Solid Brass Round Bookends Chinese Shou Symbol Design Oriental Asian Home Decor

Vintage Pair of Solid Brass Round Bookends Chinese Shou Symbol Design Oriental Asian Home Decor

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Pair of vintage brass round bookends from the 1970s featuring a Chinese ‘shou’ symbol. Shou, the Chinese symbol of longevity, is usually represented with a circle of the "Wu Fu," or five bats. These bats represent the five blessings of longevity: long life, good health, comfortable wealth, virtue, and peaceful death. The symbol was printed on a stamp issued by China in 1894.
Each measure approx.:

6 1/4” tall
5 ¼” wide
3 ½” depth

In excellent condition with nice patina. No chips, cracks, or warping! Lovely solid brass bookend set!

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