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Circular pierced and carved translucent jade medallion w/ bird and acorn motif set into a brass surround w/ bamboo leaf incised decoration (symbol of longevity). The medallion surmounts a rectangular base w/ pierced cherry blossom motif. Ends are hinged at right angle to sheet of rolled brass forming book support.
bookends
brass (alloy)
jade (rock)
acorn
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Aves (class)
floral patterns
flowers (plants)
Brass
Jade
Bird
Acorn
Blossom
BOOKEND
Coffin House (Newbury, Mass.),
Unknown
6.375 x 3.375 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Margaret E.C. Merriam in memory of her mother Elizabeth Low Coffin Colman
1985.187
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