Antique Soapstone Carvings

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...

It is well carved and depicts a mother and two young rabbits playing together whilst eating a leafy snack, It has its original carved hardwood stand. Soapstone has a similar appearan...

Presenting a lovely large 20C Chinese Soapstone carving. Made in China in the early 20th Century circa 1930.

Chinese soapstone carving of exceptional quality upon a hardwood base.

Chinese soapstone carving from the 19th century. Beautiful decorative object with strong symbolism.

A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture seal. Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th Century Qing 1820 to 1880 China, Qing Dynasty.

A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture seal. Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th Century Qing 1820 to 1880 China, Qing Dynasty.

19th century folky soapstone carving of a man in nightwear, original paint.

This is a good Chinese soapstone carving made in China during the 19th Century, Qing period.

With foo dog carved finials.

Interesting and colorful hand carved 19th century soapstone pagoda.

19th century finely carved mustard colored soapstone. Features intricate Asian figures amongst landscape of trees and mountain. The rich mustard yellow hue of the stone enhances the ...

It has been a medium for carving for thousands of years. During the Spring and Autumn Period (771–476 BC), soapstone was carved into ceremonial knives.

A rare mid-19th century Chinese red soapstone crab, realistically modelled with a carp in the front claws.

An antique set of Chinese trays offer carved soapstone in stylized floral form, seated in original presentation case, c1920 Measures- Small Tray: 7.25''H 7.25''W x 1.25''D Larg...

Late 19th century Qingtian stone (soapstone) carved scholar's brush rest, Chinese. A landscape carving depicting tea houses among pine trees by a lake with mountains behind.

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early 20th century Chinese hand carved soapstone small vase. This is a unique item of a Chinese hand carved vase, with a scene with st...

An antique Chinese brush tray offers hand carved soapstone in foliate and floral motif with offset brush platform, 19th century Measures: 6" H x 4" W x .75" D.

Chinese Soapstone Buddha Carving on Stand, smiling Buddha with three children holding objects including the peaches of immortality, on a fitted pierced black stand. 5.25" H x 5" W x ...

Early 20th century naïve carving in soapstone of gentleman, stunning detail with a wonderful, circa 1920, France.

19th Century Chinese Hetian Jade intricate carving of a boy in sitting position. Jade is green and rust in color. A wonderful addition to any jade collection.

The carving on these figures is detailed and expressive.

A beautiful carved Chinese jade Buddha sculpture, Buddhist interest. Very good condition. From a private collection. Free international shipping.

Turn of the century Japanese wood folding screen has four panels of carved and ebonised wood embellished with soapstone floral carvings. Panels are connected with hinges.

Swedish Butter Box, ca 1880 Made of Swedish soapstone with beautiful carving on the lid. Heigth: 7.5 cm/2.9 inch Diameter: 12 cm/4.7 inch

A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th Century Qing 1820 to 1880 China, Qing Dynasty.

A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th Century Qing 1820 to 1880 China, Qing Dynasty.

A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture seal. Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th Century Qing 1820 to 1880 China, Qing Dynasty.

Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone temple carving. Made in China in the early 20th century circa 1930.

A very decorative 19th century Chinese lacquer panel inset into a coffee table. Having inlaid soapstone carvings of flowers, vases on hardwood stands.

This Seal is in Soapstone. It has been made, in China circa 1880. Brown color.  

A very fine Chinese hand carved soapstone figure of a galloping horse dating from the early to mid 20th century/ The horse is carved on a long integral base and is carved in an exten...

Late Qing, pre-1891 carved soapstone figure, Chinese. Elegantly carved of a wise man holding a baby & a peach on a carved rocky outcropping soapstone attached stand. Unmarked. 7 5/8"...

A sublime Republic Period carved soapstone figure of the Chinese Goddess of Mercy, Guanyin. The Buddhist Bodhisattva of Compassion stands upon a separately carved rocky outcrop surro...

Nice soapstone sculpture representing sitting Budai, the face is finely carved. Very good quality of execution The laughing Buddha or Budai is the he god of contentment and happiness...

Circa 1900 Chinese soapstone figure of Shouxing, God of Longevity. Well carved holding a peach and long staff. On attached soapstone carved outcropping base (old break & repair visib...

A nice pair of Chinese Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, carved Soapstone, early 20th century, circa 1920-1930s. The foo dogs are on plinth base with scallop and scroll decoration. The Foo Dogs ...

A finely carved Chinese malachite carving sculpture of a laughing Buddha. 1820 to 1880 China, Qing Dynasty. Very good condition. From a private collection. Free international shipping.

Excellent antique Chinese soapstone carving of a foo lion, with a litter of pups, 19th century.

Vintage Chinese soapstone carving mounted as lamp with original brass base and newly created custom shade in beige raw silk with antiqued gold cord trim.

This lovely pair of candle holders has been hand-carved from a gold color soapstone. The hand-carved custom rosewood stands are unique to each piece. Each candlestick features a mai...

This Chinese carved soapstone seal features carving on all sides. The main carving is of a dragon, deeply cut and encircling the piece.

Antique Chinese Soap Stone Carving depicting a large vase and flowers, good condition

An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ancestor figures. This early 19th-c...

This hand-shaped and incised terracotta Luohan or seated figure of a scholar was made in China at the end of the imperial dynastic period circa 1900. Luohan or a term for an Arhat wh...

A vintage lost wax cast bronze statuette of a Chinese ancestral figure with textured patina. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax (à la cire Perdue) that allows a g...

Antique Chinese Soap Stone Carving depicting two vases and flowers, good condition

A charming antique Chinese Shiwan pottery mudman figure dating to the late Qing to early Republic period, circa 1900. The figure depicts an elderly seated fisherman or rustic gentle...

8-163 small hand carved figure of a peasant with a removable straw hat. circa 1920-30's.

Marvel at the exquisite artistry of this carved wood Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) ancestor figure—a captivating depiction of a seated man adorned in the distinguished attire o...

A magnificent Chinese carved spinach green jade chilong dragon sculpture, resting on fitted hardwood stand. Rich deep bright green color with molten shades of lighter pale green,...

A superb Chinese yellow and russet nephrite jade carving of a mythical beast, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) or earlier, China The mythical beast is portrayed with feline features, i...

Chinese Soapstone fish carving 20th century. This exquisite soapstone sculpture is a unique carving, as it shows to us the natural formation of two stones with the grey soapstone ...