Description
A CARVED SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF SHOULAO, EARLIER 20TH CENTURY
China, Qing dynasty to Republic, earlier 20th century. The translucent stone of a greyish celadon tone with amber and russet inclusions, carved with Shoulao seated and holding a plate with a peach, a pomegranate and a Buddha’s hand citron, in the other hand a branch with lingzhi rising behind him.
Condition: Glued to modern wood base, some wear, the natural fissures and inclusions may have developed into minor chips or cracks.
Provenance: Italian private collection.
Weight: 1,032 g.
Dimensions: Height 16.8 cm