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Description
Carved from a solid piece of stone, this weight was originally used by a shoemaker to press down large pieces … Read more Carved from a solid piece of stone, this weight was originally used by a shoemaker to press down large pieces of leather. Surrounded by intricate scrollwork and peony blossoms, a guardian fu dog lies beside her cub, each biting the thread of an embroidered ball, a symbol of love and loyalty. This shoemaker's weight was hand carved by an artisan from China's Shanxi province and lives on as a fascinating tabletop sculpture. See less
- Dimensions
- 11ʺW × 7.75ʺD × 3.25ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- 1900 - 1909
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Stone
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Good condition, wear consistent with age and use. Good condition, wear consistent with age and use. less
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