{"product_id":"hand-shaped-bookends","title":"Hand-shaped bookends","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Hand-shaped bookends | A Gilded Embrace for Your Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInvoke the sacred spirit of the scriptorium with a sculptural masterpiece that holds your wisdom in a prayerful, golden grasp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Readingnookr Standard: An Alchemy of Art and Organization\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the modern \u003cstrong\u003ebibliophile\u003c\/strong\u003e, the arrangement of a shelf is a ritualistic act. These anatomical sculptures transcend simple utility, offering a \u003cstrong\u003eDark Academia\u003c\/strong\u003e aesthetic that transforms a mundane shelf into a curated exhibit. 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This marriage of heavy-duty iron and a luxurious textured coating guarantees that your \u003cstrong\u003ehardcover collection\u003c\/strong\u003e remains upright and dignified through years of frequent consultation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCurated Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f8f8f8;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #000; text-align: left;\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #000; text-align: left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e7.08 Inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e4.44 Inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (Per Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e1.23 Lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Ductile Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #000;\"\u003eTextured Gold Metallic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eManifesting a Sophisticated Bibliographic Sanctuary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement is paramount when creating an atmosphere of intellectual inquiry. 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