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Antique Ornamental Mausoleum, Chinese Soapstone, Burial Memento, Victorian, 1900

About the Item

This is an antique ornamental mausoleum. A Chinese, soapstone burial memento, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Unusual and rare decorative ornament with strong Oriental taste Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Carved soapstone enthusiastically detailed with foliate and geometric patterns Small stone tile lifts away to reveal the mausoleum entrance, set within the elevation Dressed to the base with an emerald green baize. This is a fascinating antique ornamental mausoleum, with interest for collectors of unusual Oriental decorative arts. Pleasingly tactile in the hand with a cool touch. Delivered ready to display. Dimensions: Max Width: 6.5cm (2.5'') Max Depth: 11cm (4.25'') Max Height: 4cm (1.5'').
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 2.56 in (6.5 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Presented in very good antique condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Hele, Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 18.84481stDibs: LU2645328867492

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