Soapstone Used

Autumn Period (771–476 BC), soapstone was carved into ceremonial knives. Soapstone was also used to carve

ceremonial knives. Soapstone was also used to carve Chinese seals.

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

with one raised paw, minor marks to soapstone from normal use. The foo dogs measure 4 1/2"-inches high

. A very well done Chinese figural soapstone art object in carved green soapstone plaques bookends

Canadian Postwar & Contemporary sculptor who was born in 1939. Temela carved using soapstone and serpentine

carved using soapstone and serpentine. His work is held in several museums worldwide, including the

carved using soapstone and serpentine. His work is held in several museums worldwide, including the

. This charming screen in lacquer and soapstone can be used as a room divider or to adorn a wall by

. Steatite, also known as soapstone, was a commonly used material for crafting scarabs due to its softness

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...

An extremely finely carved antique Chinese Qing dynasty, Celadon green triple vase/brush washer with an Imperial Dragon from behind attacking a bird in front, 18th-19th century, Qing...

Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

A large and impressive Chinese caved jade vase, Republic Period, circa 1930. Carved from one massive piece of jade. The vase carved with the He He Er Xian, the Immortal Twin Boys...

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...

Presenting a beautiful Chinese cloisonné enamel egg depicting flowers and bird with a wood stand, early 20 century.

A Fantastic and Rare Pair of Kangxi Period (18th Century) Chinese Porcelain Wucai Decorated Wall Vases/Fountains. Of pear shape, brightly enameled with three court ladies conversing...

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 ...

This modern Chinese sculpture, standing at an impressive 10 inches on its stand, is a masterful representation of contemporary jadeite craftsmanship, particularly from the renowned S...