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20C Medium Chinese Soapstone Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20c medium Chinese soapstone carving.
Made in China in the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Italian Renaissance Style Soapstone Carvings
Located in New York, NY
4 Italian Renaissance style (19th Century) carved soapstone wall plaques of Medieval scenes under
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19th Century Renaissance Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Crane and Lotus Flowers
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
What a unique and unforgettable Valentine's Day gift this would make!
This rare and very finely carved Art Nouveau-style sculpture depicts a crane with its foot raised on a lotus bu...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Stone, Soapstone
20C Chinese Soapstone Foo Dog Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone foo dog carving.
Made in China in the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Ring Dish
Located in Dallas, TX
century circa 1930.
This is a polished mottled gray soapstone carving with carved relief handle
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of 20C Chinese Soapstone Carved Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
soapstone carvings to create a very unusual pair of bookends.
Carved in relief in what appear to be
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Set of 3 Small Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
floral carving,
2. A medium/tall mottled green soapstone carving of a duck, with removeable top
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Louis-Phillipe I, Mythology Scene Chariot Snuff Box Soapstone Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
horses of the young man's chariot.
Exquisite snuffbox with a fine soapstone carving mounted in a solid
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1830s French Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Silver
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H 1.07 in W 3.82 in D 0.95 in L 2.17 in
Antique Chinese Lacquer Panel, Coffee Table
Located in Brighton, Sussex
soapstone carvings of flowers, vases on hardwood stands.
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carved Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Chinese Soapstone carved box.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Seal, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Seal is in Soapstone. It has been made, in China circa 1880.
Brown color.
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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Monkey Group Ca 1800
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A rare museum quality large soapstone group , dating circa 1780 - 1800 .
Expertly carved from one
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Early 1800s Chinese Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone polished bowl.
Made in China in the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Asian Carved Jade Soapstone Sculpture with Birds C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Asian Carved Jade Soapstone Sculpture with Birds C1890
Measures - 11.5"h x 3.75"w x 2.75"d
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Export Finely Carved Soapstone Scholars/ Tea Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export finely carved soapstone scholars/ tea pot
With deeply carved floral and vine
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Finely Carved Soapstone Buddhist Stele of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Guanyin
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
In Indian Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara is a male Bodhisattva, however in Chinese Buddhism he takes the form of the female Bodhisattva, Guanyin - ‘The One Who Hears the Cries of the Worl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
H 9 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in
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.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Carved Yellow Soapstone Figure of Guanyin, Chinese circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The finely carved full length figure of 'The Goddess of Compassion, Kindness & Mercy' shown attired in flowing robes, her hair in high chignon with her face effecting a serene and me...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
LOVELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY SMALL CHiNESE HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE VASE
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early 20th century Chinese hand carved soapstone
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Pair Of Antique Oriental Dog Bookend, Chinese, Soapstone, Dog of Fo, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Oriental dog bookends. A Chinese, soapstone decorative 'Dog of Fo' book
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1880s Chinese Late Victorian Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
H 7.09 in W 4.53 in D 41.93 in
Black Lacquer and Rosewood Cabinet with Soapstone and Bone Inlay
Located in Lomita, CA
inside for storage. But it is the form that captivates with soapstone carving insets in mauve, gray
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Lacquer
Carved Soapstone Sculpture of an Inuit Leaning Forward, Holding Bag at Feet
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved Black Soapstone Inuit figure stooped over, grasping a bag at his feet.
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Early 20th Century Canadian Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Carved Soapstone Sculpture of a Seated Inuit Holding a Bone Narwhal Tusk & Fish
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved Black Soapstone of Seated Inuit figure, holding a carved bone Narwhal tusk in one hand and a
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Early 20th Century Canadian Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Bloodstone Carved Seal
Located in Norwood, NJ
Nicely carved red/orange Chinese hardstone seal. Bloodstone or "chicken blood" soapstone hand
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
LOVELY EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHiNESE HAND CARVED SOAP STONE BRUSHES POT
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early 20th century Chinese hand carved soapstone
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Carved Stone Foo Dog Chop Seals
Located in Norwood, NJ
Pair of hard stone chop seals decorated with foo dogs. Two lines of calligraphy across the front. Incised seal on the bottoms.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Italian 19th Century Fossilized Soapstone Double Sink
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and extremely charming Italian 19th century Fossilized Soapstone double sink. The sink
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19th Century Italian Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Carved Soapstone Lamp
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A carved soapstone lamp base, unusual because of the color of the stone; reddish, brown and black
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Italian 18th Century Genovese St. Giltwood and Soapstone Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite Italian 18th century Genovese st. giltwood and soapstone console. The freestanding
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18th Century Italian Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Grand Tour Ancient Egyptian Style Carved Soapstone Figure of Horus
Located in Stamford, CT
Grand Tour carving of Horus, ancient Egyptian god in the form of a falcon. Quite possibly much
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Late 19th Century Egyptian Egyptian Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Nomoli - Carved Stone Figurine, Kissi People, Sierra Leone, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
soapstone, limestone, or granite.
The carving depicts a man holding his belly with a disproportionally
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19th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Stone, Soapstone
H 6.5 in W 3.35 in D 3.15 in
Nomoli - Carved Stone Figurine, Kissi People, Sierra Leone, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
soapstone, limestone, or granite.
The carving depicts a woman in a dress and choker, holding probably
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19th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Stone, Soapstone
Painted Chinese Kang Table with Stone Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
fruits and flowering branches. The carvings are inlaid onto a slightly recessed tabletop and protected by
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Agate, Soapstone
Rare Large Chinese Export circa 1900 Shoushan Stone Sculpture Pandas Crane Birds
Located in GB
Shoushan stone carving of mountain lions on rocks
I have two Shoushan stone carvings, the other which is
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Stone
H 10.44 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
1786 -1567 BC Hyksos Scarabs Egyptian Revival Necklace 18K Gold /37.5cm/51gr
Located in SE
/ Middle Eastern Soapstone or Steatite Scarabs assembled /swivel set into solid 18K Yellow Gold frame
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Revival Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
18k Gold
Chinese Soapstone Carving of Koi Fish on Stone Base
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this Chinese soapstone carving on a stone base. The base has channels that are cutout in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Chinese Carved Red Soapstone Brush Pot
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Origin
Chinese, circa 1900
Composition:
Carved red soapstone
Dimensions:
20 x 6 x 11 cm
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19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Early 20th Century Carved Chinese Soapstone Vase
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
A large and dramatic early 20th century carved Chinese soapstone vase. The piece features an
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Carved Soapstone Shou Deity, Qing Dynasty
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
The Sanxing ("Three Stars"), who are Fu, Lu, and Shou, are the gods of the three stars and the three qualities of Prosperity (Fu), Status (Lu), and Longevity (Shou) in Chinese religi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
19th Century Chinese Carved Soapstone Rabbit Group, circa 1900
Located in GB
This desirable soapstone group of three rabbits was made in China and dates to the late 19th
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Alpine Stone Pot, Italy, Early 1800
Located in New York, NY
The inhabitants of the Italian Alps started carving these pots in blocks of Soapstone before the
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Stone
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th Century
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
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Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving Buddha Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture of Buddha.
1820 to 1880 China, Qing Dynasty
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
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Soapstone
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H 3.55 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Buddhist Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
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Soapstone
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H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
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Soapstone
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H 1.38 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving of a Quanyin.
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
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Soapstone
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H 1.58 in W 1.97 in D 5.91 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Dragon Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture of a dragon.
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
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Soapstone
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H 1.19 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture of a Quanyin.
Chinese Carved Soapstone
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
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Soapstone
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H 2.17 in W 2.17 in D 5.52 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture of a Quanyin.
Chinese Carved Soapstone
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
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Soapstone
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H 1.38 in W 3.35 in D 4.53 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture of a Quanyin.
Chinese Carved Soapstone
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
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Soapstone
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H 1.58 in W 3.55 in D 4.34 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Foo Dog Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
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Soapstone
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H 3.55 in W 3.15 in D 7.88 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Buddha Buddhist Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
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Soapstone
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H 2.37 in W 3.15 in D 5.12 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Buddha Buddhist Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
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Soapstone
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H 2.37 in W 3.55 in D 5.12 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Foo Dog Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture
Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Carvings
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Soapstone
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H 1.97 in W 3.15 in D 4.73 in
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Antique Soapstone Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique soapstone carvings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of soapstone, stone and wood, all antique soapstone carvings available were constructed with great care. Antique soapstone carvings have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much are Antique Soapstone Carvings?
Antique soapstone carvings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $746, while the lowest priced sells for $224 and the highest can go for as much as $5,900.
Finding the Right sculptures-carvings for You
Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.
In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.
From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.
Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.
Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Soapstone Carvings
- What is soapstone carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify soapstone carvings, hold them up to a light. Soapstone will appear greasy or pearly. You should also see a small amount of light passing through the stone because it is semi-translucent. On 1stDibs, find a collection of soapstone carvings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
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