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Beautiful vintage Takahashi ceramic dog bookend featuring a Collie/Sheltie-style dog in brown, tan and cream tones.
The dog has a glossy intentional crackle-glaze finish with a black oval base accented by a thin gold band. Comparable Takahashi bookends are documented with this same deliberately crackled finish.The underside retains the original gold foil label marked:
TAKAHASHI®
SAN FRANCISCO 94103
MADE IN JAPAN
There is an access opening/stopper area on the underside. Takahashi produced hollow ceramic bookends that could be filled through the bottom with sand or similar material to provide additional weight.This example is currently unfilled and weighs approximately 12 ounces.
Approximate measurements:
Height: 8 inches
Width: 4 to 4½ inches
Weight: 12 oz.
Material: Ceramic
Finish: Glossy crackle glaze
Color: Brown / tan / cream with black and gold base
Maker: Takahashi
Country of origin: Japan
Original foil label present
Single bookend only — not a pair
No chips, cracks or repairs have been observed. The extensive fine crackle pattern is an intentional characteristic of the glaze rather than ordinary cracking.
A distinctive vintage Takahashi piece for a dog lover, Collie or Sheltie collector, Mid-Century decor collection, or someone looking for a replacement/matching Takahashi bookend.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description.
