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TWO SOAPSTONE CARVINGS
C. 1900
約1900年 壽山石雕神仙立像一組兩件
one carved in the form of Liuhai with his toad on his shoulder, standing on a rocky base surrounded by crashing waves,?fitted wood stand; the other carved as a luohan accompanied by a mythical beast
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Liu Hai: height 29 cm, 11 27/64 in.
Luohan: height 21 cm, 8? in.
劉海:高 29 公分,11 27/64 英寸
羅漢:高 21 公分,8?英寸
Liuhai:
- good overall condition apart from a few old chips and imperfections to the stone. Notably - a chip to the gourd at Liuhai's waist;
- chips/ losses to the lower folds of the robe (approx 1cm section missing on both sides);
- chip to the left foot; a fissure runs down one side of Liuhai's face.
- the rocky base is carved separately and stuck down
- loss/ chip to rocky base measuring approx. 3cm x 3cm
- the wooden stand is separate and stuck down
Luohan:
- good overall condition.
- some old cracks/ fissures to the stone - the top section of the staff and hat have been restuck (measuring approx 5cm x 7cm)