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What is soapstone carving?
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A soapstone carving is a sculpture that’s carved from soft stone referred to as soapstone. Soapstone is a metamorphic rock that has a large composition of talc, which is a very soft stone or mineral, making it easy to carve and popular for novices and experienced artists. Shop a collection of soapstone carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Chinese Carved Soapstone Vase
Located in New York, NY
Chinese carved soapstone vase with peonies on rockwork, 20th century. Measures: 8.5" H x 7" W.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th Century Qing
1820 to 1880 China, Qing Dynasty.
Very good
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
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Chinese Carved Soapstone Buddha Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone sculpture.
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Carved Soapstone Desk Seal Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone desk seal.
Chinese Carved Soapstone Desk Seal Sculpture 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Carved Soapstone Desk Seal Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone desk seal.
Chinese Carved Soapstone Desk Seal Sculpture 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Soapstone Vase with Dragons
Located in Charleston, SC
Late 19th-early 20th century Chinese carved soapstone vase with dragons.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
