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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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20C Medium Chinese Soapstone Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20c medium Chinese soapstone carving.
Made in China in the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving Running Horses, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese soapstone carving running horses, Mid-20th Century.
The large magnificent soapstone
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century.
Shoushan stone carving is
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th century.
Shoushan stone carving is
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
