Description: Soapstone in orange and grey color with natural inclusions, fine polish
China, Qing Dynasty
This intricate literati object was carved from Shoushan soapstone, showcasing a vivid grey and orange color play. The top is carved in the shape of two miniature Buddhist lions in vivid postures. The seal face is uncarved.
Shape: Rectangular shape with figural finial
Dimensions: 8,5 cm (height), 3,3 cm (length), 1 cm (width)
Condition: Good condition with few tiny nicks
Provenance: Old Austrian Private collection, assembled in the 1930s to early 1950s
Literature comparison: This type of orange / grey soapstone is very rare – for another example, dating to the 17th/18th centuries see Sotheby’s, FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 08 OCTOBER 2013, HONG KONG, lot 3326.
清代壽山石雙獅印章
壽山石桔色灰色相間,天然紋理,表面光滑
中國,清代
這件複雜雕刻的文人用品是用壽山石雕而成,灰色和橙色相映成趣。 一對小獅子活靈活現。印章面未經雕刻。
形狀:圓形尖頂,印章面呈矩形
尺寸:8,5x3,3 x1 cm (高x長x寬)
品相良好,有些微裂痕
奧地利私人老收藏,上世紀三十年代至五十年代初購入
文獻參考:這類桔灰色壽山石十分少見,另一件十七至十八世紀的作品可見蘇富比《中國陶瓷與工藝品》,2013年10月8日,香港,3326號拍品。