Help ID chinese metal blocks?

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  1. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    I was curious to know what these dragon metal blocks were used for? They look chinese. They are pretty heavy as well. Thank you for any information

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    rink28, Oct 21, 2024 at 12:39 PM
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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Is the size right for bookends? Size? Do you have more than 2?
     
    Bronwen, Oct 21, 2024 at 12:55 PM
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  3. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    There is just two. They were at my local antique mall. I don't have sizes unfortunately.
     
    rink28, Oct 21, 2024 at 1:32 PM
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    a stamp of some sort....
    interesting wear pattern on both ends...
     
    komokwa, Oct 21, 2024 at 2:02 PM
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  5. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    My guess (and this is ONLY a guess) - scroll weights. Although honestly I don't think they're the right shape for it.
     
    Shangas, Oct 21, 2024 at 4:36 PM
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  6. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    Did a bit of poking around.

    Voila!

    Bronze, dragon scroll weight:

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    On closer inspection of the original photographs, I think maybe that IS what they are. Of course, measurements would make it certain, but just going by the scale of the blocks in the photos, compared with hand size, etc...

    ...yes, I'd say they're a pair of scroll weights. And very nicely decorated!
     
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    Shangas, Oct 21, 2024 at 7:35 PM
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  7. rink28

    rink28 Well-Known Member

    Thank you! How big is the one in the picture?
     
    rink28, Oct 21, 2024 at 9:42 PM
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  8. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    Not sure. It didn't come with any measurements, but it was one of a pair of scroll weights.
     
    Shangas, Oct 21, 2024 at 11:08 PM
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