Antique Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone carved box.

The soapstone inlays are expertly inset, and each table is topped with clear glass, enhancing both the versatility and visual appeal of the set.

This a heavy carved light yellow-green soapstone Buddha seated over an oval stone base with bracket feet.

19th century soapstone desk seal. Features a Chinese character sitting with gourds, from Qing dynasty.

A carved Chinese soapstone water dropper, boat shaped receptacle with spout and handle, carved with trailing floral stems and a domed cover with a bird forming a finial.

4 Italian Renaissance style (19th Century) carved soapstone wall plaques of Medieval scenes under glass in black frames.

A beautifully detailed pair of turn-of-the-century Chinese decorations, each featuring a carved soapstone disc set within an ornate bronze frame. The soapstone panels are delicately ...

During the Spring and Autumn Period (771–476 BC), soapstone was carved into ceremonial knives. Soapstone was also used to carve Chinese seals.

19th century carved Chinese Soapstone Arhat figure in the style of the Qing dynasty.

During the Spring and Autumn Period (771–476 BC), soapstone was carved into ceremonial knives. Soapstone was also used to carve Chinese seals.

Set of 1920s carved soapstone bookends.

A Chinese soapstone guardian lion, 19th century. 5 ½ inches wide by 2 ½ inches deep by 4 ½ inches tall

During the Spring and Autumn Period (771–476 BC), soapstone was carved into ceremonial knives. Soapstone was also used to carve Chinese seals.

During the Spring and Autumn Period (771–476 BC), soapstone was carved into ceremonial knives. Soapstone was also used to carve Chinese seals.

Lovely antique Chinese intricately carved soapstone mountain scape brush rest featuring mountains, trees, and pagodas. 8 1/4" long x 4 1/4" tall x 1 3/4" deep.

Hand carved soap stone figure of a male, circa late 1800's, later mounted on a wood and laminate base. Base: 9"W x 8"D.

Qing Dynasty soapstone carving depicting an intricate scene of a mountainside, a sitting man, and a part of a village.

A wonderful and extremely charming Italian 19th century Fossilized Soapstone double sink. The sink was originally part of an impressive Italian Palazzo, and has two smooth polished b...

Qing Dynasty soapstone carving depicting a man, a woman and a foo dog sitting and laughing.

During the Spring and Autumn Period (771–476 BC), soapstone was carved into ceremonial knives. Soapstone was also used to carve Chinese seals.

Antique Burmese soapstone Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base.

A rare large Chinese soapstone monkey group sculpture dating to the early 19th century, featuring seven intricately detailed monkeys scrambling over one another to reach a peach.

19th century finely carved mustard colored soapstone. Features intricate Asian figures amongst landscape of trees and mountain.

During the Spring and Autumn Period (771–476 BC), soapstone was carved into ceremonial knives. Soapstone was also used to carve Chinese seals.

Chinese Export finely carved soapstone scholars/ tea pot With deeply carved floral and vine relief, unmarked With hardwood stand.  

Exhibited: National Gallery of South Africa, Chinese Exhibition, Cape Town, 1953, no. 238 described as 'dark green soapstone Chien Lung.

19th century carved Chinese soapstone figure. Features a smiling figure with a foo dog on his shoulder and a gourd in his other hand, all in brown color.

This 19th century screen is comprised of a square soapstone panel set in a footed frame decorated by oblong cut-outs and floral panels.

A beautiful pair of Chinoiserie Art Deco period hand carved solid soapstone bookends in the form of flowering plants growing out of pots China, Circa 1920s Measures: 4.13"W x 1"D x...

This is a small antique libation cup. An Oriental, soapstone ceremonial pouring jug with carved dragon handle, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.

The piece is carved from polychrome soapstone typical of Shoushan, with a fine paste and a smooth polish, featuring brick-red, honey-yellow, and gray veins punctuated by light grains.

The statue's plinth was carved out of soapstone in the intricate network of a mangrove's roots.

1920s Chinese Soapstone Hand Carved Floral & Bird Vase All one piece - base and vase cannot be separated Beautifully decorated to the front with a high-relief flower branch and bird.

This is a small antique calligrapher's quill pot. A Chinese, rouge soapstone carved pen holder, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

This is an antique zodiac seal display. A Chinese, soapstone seal set in oak frame, dating to the Victorian period and later, circa 1900.

This is an antique ornamental mausoleum. A Chinese, soapstone burial memento, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

A Polynesian, decorative soapstone statue of two boys in an embrace, dating to the late 19th century, circa 1900.

This beautiful example is carved from zitan, a highly prized rare and slow-growing hardwood. Bone and soapstone inlays embellish the brush pot with images of delicately flowering pru...

A Chinese Carved Soapstone Figure of A Fisherman, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection.

Late 19th-early 20th century Chinese carved soapstone vase with dragons.

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...

Condition: 1 chip close to right feet. Also the alter he is standing on was broken in 2 and restored. Dimension: 25.5cm height

An African, hand-carved soapstone animal, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Additional information: Material: Soapstone Type: Statues Region of Origin: China Period: ca 1900 Qing (1661 - 1912) Condition: No damages found.

Additional information: Material: Soapstone Type: Statues Region of Origin: China Period: ca 1900 Qing (1661 - 1912) Condition: No damages found.

The finely carved full length figure of 'The Goddess of Compassion, Kindness & Mercy' shown attired in flowing robes, her hair worn in high chignon with her face effecting a serene a...

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.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original Inuit Soapstone Carving of an Inuit in a Kayak with Seals by Alex Patsauq born 1917 ...

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique Chinese Chinoiserie, hand made bench or window seat with gold Dragon upholstery and Soapstone & Mother of Pearl Geisha Girl d...

Above is the original soapstone top fitted within a fine mottled giltwood border with scrolled designs at the corners.

This decorative pair of soapstone carvings depicts traditionally dressed figures of a man and woman.

This is a pair of antique Oriental dog bookends. A Chinese, soapstone decorative 'Dog of Fo' book rest, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

This carved sculpture has been created from a single block of russet-coloured soapstone, similar to marble but softer and easier to carve, yielding good detail.

A Chinese Carved Soapstone Figure of A Rooster, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand painted Soapstone & lacquer marble topped Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale taste commode c...

This exquisite red soapstone Bi disc is a remarkable artifact from Neolithic China, dating back to the 3rd millennium BC.

These are a beautiful pair of Chinese soapstone Bookends made in China during the Republic period, Circa 1920.