Vintage Asian-style brass bookend featuring a turtle-form base, engraved Chinese characters, and decorative dragon motif across the top.

This heavy cast brass bookend displays attractive age patina and traditional Asian-inspired design elements. The upright section is engraved with Chinese characters while the top border features a raised dragon design. The base is formed as a stylized turtle with detailed head and feet.

Ideal for collectors of Asian décor, brass desk accessories, bookends, scholar's objects, and vintage imported decorative items. Can be used as a functional single bookend or displayed as a decorative shelf accent.

Exact age, maker, and country of origin are unknown.

Sold exactly as pictured.

CONDITION
Pre-owned vintage item.

Shows age-related patina, oxidation, tarnish, surface scratches, finish wear, and signs of use consistent with age. No major cracks, repairs, or structural damage observed. Displays well with attractive vintage character and original aged finish.

Pre-owned vintage item with signs of age and use. Please examine all photos carefully as they are part of the description and condition assessment.