A pair of bookends crafted from metal, possibly bronze, and natural green stone. The metal is crafted into the form of a nude woman. She is seated and reading a book. She is affixed to the polished natural green stone base. The green stone has rust hued and white striations running throughout. Reverse reads JB 3036. Some chips to the stone, some wear to the gilded metal. One has a felted underside. Approx. 9H x 6W in. Weighty pieces. Nude female figural, gilded bronze, metalware, metalwork, bookends, figural bookends, woman reading figural, nude form, decorative ornament, decorative object, tabletop accessories and decor, library accessories, library decor, homewares, home accents, natural stone, stonework, gemology, stone bookends. 8