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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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
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
Set of 3 Small Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely set of 3 small Chinese carved soapstone sculptures.
Made in China in the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and 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
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Sandstone
Small Antique Lidded Pot, Chinese, Carved, Soapstone, Snuff Jar, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our Stock # 18.8982
This is a small antique lidded pot. A Chinese, carved soapstone snuff jar
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco...
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Spill Vase
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptionally hand-carved antique Chinese soapstone spill vase - spill holder (see below
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
