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Soapstone is a soft rock, that has been carved by the Chinese for centuries, and is still being carved today. The name derives from the soap-like feel that some of the softer grades of soapstone have.

The softness of the rock is due to talc in its composition, and the amount of talc can vary from 80% (very soft) to about 30%. On the Mohs scale of hardness, soapstone has a hardness of 1 to 5, whereas jade has a hardness of 6 to 6.5. It is often possible to scratch a piece of soapstone with a fingernail more... or knife blade.

Because of continuing production over several centuries, it can be difficult to date soapstone carvings, and there are many that were made for the tourist market.

Soapstone carvings are generally not expensive and the quality of the carving and the size and colouring of the soapstone contribute to the determination of value.

Colours of soapstone can vary and include off-white, red, green and brown. less...

Ivory is a hard, white material obtained from the tusks of elephants, walruses, narwhals, and other animals. It has been prized for centuries for its beauty, durability, and rarity, and has been used extensively in decorative arts in Western and Oriental cultures from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

In Western cultures during the 18th to 20th centuries, ivory continued to be a popular material for creating decorative objects. A few examples of ivory objects from Western cultures during this time period include:

•    toiletry necessaire: A set of toiletry items made of ivory, late 19th century.

•     more... ;ivory chess set: A set of intricately carved ivory chess pieces, created in the 18th century.

•    ivory cane: A walking cane with an ivory handle, often carved with intricate designs or figurines.

In Oriental cultures, ivory continued to be used for decorative arts during the 18th to 20th centuries. Just a few examples of ivory objects from Oriental cultures during this time period include:

•    Japanese okimono: A small ivory figurine depicting scenes from everyday life in Japan.

•    Chinese ivory puzzle ball: A series of carved, nested spheres made of ivory, often featuring intricate carvings and designs.

•    Cantonese ivory chess set: A set of intricately carved ivory chess pieces made in the 19th century in Canton, China.

It is important to note that the use of ivory in decorative arts has been controversial due to the impact on elephant populations. Many countries have implemented restrictions on the trade of ivory in order to protect endangered elephant populations. For example, in the United States, it is illegal to import, export, buy, or sell elephant ivory with limited exceptions for antiques and certain musical instruments. The European Union has also banned the trade in ivory within its member states, with exceptions for some antique items. The restrictions on the trade of ivory aim to protect endangered elephant populations and prevent illegal poaching and trafficking of ivory. less...

A Chinese soapstone carved figure of Luohan, 14 cm wide, 10.5…
Chinese Soapstone Carved Luohan Figure, 14 cm Wide, 10.5 cm

A Chinese soapstone carved figure of Luohan, 5.51 in. wide, 4.13 in. high

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A Chinese jadeite plaque, Qing Dynasty, 19TH/Early 20th century,…
Qing Dynasty Chinese Jadeite Plaque with Luohan and Dragon

A Chinese jadeite plaque, Qing Dynasty, 19TH/Early 20th century, one side carved with a luohan and a dragon, the other side is carved with a poem followed by the signature Zigang. With a fitted box. /, 2.56 in. x 1.69 in.

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A Chinese eighteen Luohans carved walnut and a figure, the…
Chinese Carved Walnut Luohans, Dragon, Tiger, Ivory Lady Figure

A Chinese eighteen Luohans carved walnut and a figure, the walnut shell intricately carved with 18 Luohans in various pursuit, a dragon and a tiger, on a small wooden stand, boxed; together with a small Chinese carved ivory figure of a lady holding a ruyi

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A Chinese bronze figure of Xianglong Luohan, 20th century the…
Chinese Bronze Figure of Xianglong Luohan with Tamed Dragon

A Chinese bronze figure of Xianglong Luohan, 20th century the cast figure of Xianglong Luohan, also known as the 'Taming dragon Arhat', standing in long robes over the body of a tamed and submissive dragon, its head emerging from the cloud base, with a par

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Chinese carved boxwood figure of a Luohan, on a fitted hardwood…
Qing Dynasty Boxwood Luohan Figure on Hardwood Stand (13cm)

Chinese carved boxwood figure of a Luohan, on a fitted hardwood stand. Qing Dynasty, length 5.12 in.

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A Chinese Eight-Fold coromandel lacquer screen; Qing Dynasty…
Qing Dynasty Lacquer Screen with Luohan and Ducks

A Chinese Eight-Fold coromandel lacquer screen; Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century; depicting a gathering of luohan in a garden within an archaistic border to one side, and to the reverse, a pair of mandaring ducks sitting on a garden rock next to a lo

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A large Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty…
Chinese Soapstone Luohan Figure with Semi-Precious Stones Inlaid

A large Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) with semi-precious stones inlaind., 6.61 in. high

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A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure

A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 4.72 in. wide; 3.94 in. high

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A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),…
Qing Dynasty Chinese Soapstone Luohan Figure, 9.5cm

A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 3.74 in. high

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A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),…
Chinese Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure, 10.5 cm

A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 4.13 in. high

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A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),…
Chinese Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure

A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 4.72 in. high

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A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),…
Qing Dynasty Chinese Soapstone Luohan Figure

A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 3.94 in. high

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A Chinese soapstone carving of a Luohan, the serene ascetic…
Serene Luohan Soapstone Carving

A Chinese soapstone carving of a Luohan, the serene ascetic seated cross-legged holding an alms bowl. Height 5.31 in.

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A Chinese painting of a Luohan, Anonymous, Ming Dynasty…
Ming Dynasty Luohan Painting

A Chinese painting of a Luohan, Anonymous, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Luohan, ink and colour on paper. ', 26.14 in. x 14.13 in. Provenance: Suzy Lebasi, Soo Tze Oriental Antiques, Melbourne, Australia. A private collection, Tasmania, Australia. Suzy Lebasi,…

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A soapstone figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) finely…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure

A soapstone figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) finely carved with a luohan dressed in loose fitting robes decorated with 'Shou' longevity roundels, the edge of the robe painted in gold pigment. His right hand is holding his long eyebrows, sitting

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A soapstone figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) finely…
Qing Dynasty Luohan Figure

A soapstone figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) finely carved with a luohan dressed in loose fitting robes, sitting on a rock base, with eyes wide open and left index finger pointing to the sky, 5.51 in. high. Provenance: a private collection,…

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Chinese walnut shell prayer beads carved with Luohan monks,…
Luohan Carved Walnut Prayer Beads - 180cm Length

Chinese walnut shell prayer beads carved with Luohan monks, length 70.87 in.

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A Chinese soapstone carved figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure

A Chinese soapstone carved figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1913) the finely carved figure with a serene expression dressed in loose fitting red and orange robes, the hem decorated with scrolling lotus, the hands are holding a bowl under a small bird

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A Chinese soapstone carved figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty…
Qing Dynasty Chinese Soapstone Luohan Figure

A Chinese soapstone carved figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1913) the finely carved seated figure dressed in loose fitting robes, the hem is decorated with scrolling lotus and gold pigment, is holding a pagoda on his right hand. 3.74 in. high.…

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A Chinese bamboo carved figure of a Luohan, Fuhu, Qing Dynasty…
Qing Dynasty Bamboo Luohan Riding Tiger Statue

A Chinese bamboo carved figure of a Luohan, Fuhu, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) it is carved with a luohan sitting on top of a recumbent tiger. 5.20 in. high

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Chinese carved stone figure, depicted an emaciated Luohan…
Emaciated Luohan Buddha with Teapot

Chinese carved stone figure, depicted an emaciated Luohan buddha, with ribs exposed and holding a teapot to mouth, in tones of brown, height 5.51 in. and length 10.24 in.

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A celadon jade 'luohan' bracelet, Qing dynasty and box, jade…
Qing Dynasty Celadon Jade Luohan Bracelet with Box

A celadon jade 'luohan' bracelet, Qing dynasty and box, jade luohan approx. 0.79 in. long each, the necklace fully extended 8.07 in. long. Provenance: C. C. Teng & Co., Taipei, 1 Oct 1996, no. 002776 (label and receipt, NTD180,000, approx US$6,480)

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A Chinese traditional couch-bed (Luohan Chuang), height 84 cm,…
Traditional Chinese Luohan Chuang Couch-Bed

A Chinese traditional couch-bed (Luohan Chuang), height 33.07 in., 8.19 in. x 44.88 in.

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A carved soapstone figure of a Luohan, 19th/20th century carved…
Carved Soapstone Luohan Figure with Buddhist Lion

A carved soapstone figure of a Luohan, 19th/20th century carved from a caramel coloured stone, the jovial figure seated holding a Buddhist lion in his hands, wearing a long flowing robe with incised decoration, his face with mouth open in laughing expressi

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A Chinese jade figure of a luohan and tiger, representing B?…
Jade Luohan and Tiger Figure

A Chinese jade figure of a luohan and tiger, representing B?ntoulu Z?nzh' (Taming Tiger arhat) the figure sits holding a pearl with a tiger climbing from the folds of his robe. Well carved in mushroom and yellow toned jade, height 2.76 in.

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An impressive set of eighteen carved ivory Luohans, 19th/20th…
Set of 18 Carved Ivory Luohans

An impressive set of eighteen carved ivory Luohans, 19th/20th century, each bald ascetic finely carved standing wearing long layered wide-sleeved robes, in different postures and making different gestures with their hands and holding various attributes, th

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A soapstone figure of a seated Luohan, 19th/20th century,…
Seated Luohan with Buddhist Lion, Soapstone Figurine

A soapstone figure of a seated Luohan, 19th/20th century, reclining with his left hand resting on the Buddhist lion crouched to one side, wearing loose robes with incised and gilt borders, the separate stand with simulated rockwork border, figure 2.36 in.…

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A soapstone figure of a seated Luohan, 19th/20th century,…
Seated Luohan with Buddhist Lion Sculpture

A soapstone figure of a seated Luohan, 19th/20th century, reclining enveloped in his loose robes on a base of scrolling clouds, holding his Buddhist lion crouched to one side, the face carved with lowered gaze, moustache and thick curly beard, the pale sto

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A Chinese soapstone carving of a Luohan seated on a tiger,…
Tiger-Taming Luohan: Chinese Soapstone Carving

A Chinese soapstone carving of a Luohan seated on a tiger, holding a ruyi in his left hand & floating on a cloud, 20th century, wearing a robe with turquoise & coral coloured beads, with gilt trim on the edge, he was known as the Tamer of the tiger, on a s

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A carved soapstone figure of a seated Luohan Qing dynasty, 19th…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure with Gilded Stand

A carved soapstone figure of a seated Luohan Qing dynasty, 19th century, reclining with his left elbow resting on a small stand and his hand supporting his shaven head, wearing a loosely draped wide sleeved robe beneath a cloak tied at the neck, the border

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Fine antique Chinese carved soapstone model of a Luohan and…
Antique Chinese Soapstone Luohan & Lion Carving

Fine antique Chinese carved soapstone model of a Luohan and lion on fitted hardwood stand, early 20th century. Length of carving 7.09 in. Chinese character script artist mark incised to base, together with previous owners identification

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A mirror pair of very large cloisonne vases with Buddhist…
Large Cloisonne Vases with Buddhist Subjects

A mirror pair of very large cloisonne vases with Buddhist subjects. Chinese pair of very large mirror image cloisonne baluster vases on custom wooden stands. The body of the vases has depictions of the eighteen disciples of the Buddha (Luohans) who are sai

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A large Chinese wooden head of a Luohan, Jin/Yuan Dynasty…
Rare Luohan Head with Ming Dynasty Bank Note

A large Chinese wooden head of a Luohan, Jin/Yuan Dynasty 13-14th century, the expressive features very well defined, with original textile base attached to the surface, gesso and lacquer absent, consecration material found inside the head cavity, in the f

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A Chinese boxwood brush pot with heavily carved decoration, the…
Chinese Boxwood Brush Pot with Eighteen Luohan Carvings

A Chinese boxwood brush pot with heavily carved decoration, the encircling scene depicts the 'Eighteen Luohan', the disciples of Buddha. Height 5.31 in.

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A tortoise-shell snuff bottle, one side incised with a Luohan,…
Qu Yueshan Tortoise-Shell Snuff Bottle

A tortoise-shell snuff bottle, one side incised with a Luohan, the other side with a calligraphy poem, signed and sealed by Qu Yueshan (1933-), 2.95 in. high

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A Chinese carved wood figure of a seated luohan, with lacquered…
Chinese Seated Luohan Wood Carving

A Chinese carved wood figure of a seated luohan, with lacquered surfaces with remnants of gilt. 5.51 in.

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A large Chinese seated figure of a Luohan, finely carved,…
Ming/Qing Chinese Seated Luohan Figure

A large Chinese seated figure of a Luohan, finely carved, Ming/Qing dynasty, crossed legs with folds of the robe draping beyond, traces of linen under the worn lacquer, condition: Hands possibly replaced. Height 65.35 in. Width 29.13 in.

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A carved soapstone figure of a Luohan Qing dynasty, 19th…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan with Buddhist Lion

A carved soapstone figure of a Luohan Qing dynasty, 19th century reclining and holding a Buddhist lion licking his left earlobe, wearing loosely draped robes with incised motifs showing traces of polychrome decoration, his head turned to the front with low

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Two framed Chinese Bodhi-leaf paintings of Luohan, Anonymous,…
Qing Dynasty Bodhi-Leaf Luohan Paintings with Sutra

Two framed Chinese Bodhi-leaf paintings of Luohan, Anonymous, Qing dynasty from an album of 30 leaves portraying 500 lohans, verso with Sutra written in gold ink, 6.69 in. x 9.45 in. (2). Provenance: Private collection New Zealand Note: An album possibly…

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Chinese blue & white pair of 'Luohans' bowls, each bowl…
Kangxi Luohan Bowls

Chinese blue & white pair of 'Luohans' bowls, each bowl decorated with eight luohans, four character Kangxi mark to base. Dimensions 3.70 in. x 1.42 in.

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A carved soapstone figure of a Luohan and stand Qing dynasty,…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure with Stand

A carved soapstone figure of a Luohan and stand Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, seated with hands clasped around his raised left knee, wearing loosely draped robes with an incised border and foliate motifs, the shaven head with benign expression, the pale

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A soapstone figure of a Luohan Qing dynasty, 19th century,…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure with Alms Bowl

A soapstone figure of a Luohan Qing dynasty, 19th century, seated with right hand resting on his raised right knee, holding an alms bowl in his left, wearing loose robes with incised decoration picked out in black, the pale stone with some russet suffusion

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Small Chinese soapstone figure of a Luohan. Height 8.5 cm
Chinese Luohan Soapstone Figure (8.5 cm)

Small Chinese soapstone figure of a Luohan. Height 3.35 in.

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A soapstone figure of a Luohan Qing Dynasty, 19th century…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure with Pagoda

A soapstone figure of a Luohan Qing Dynasty, 19th century seated holding a tiered pagoda in both hands, wearing a loosely draped wide-sleeved robe with incised borders and cloud scrolls, his shaven head with well defined features in downward gaze, carved f

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A soapstone figure of a Luohan Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century…
Celadon Luohan Figure, Qing Dynasty

A soapstone figure of a Luohan Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century seated holding a scroll in his right hand resting on his raised right knee, wearing long wide-sleeved robes clasped at the left shoulder, his face with downward gaze and benign expression, carv

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A gilt bronze figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty standing on a…
Qing Dynasty Luohan with Bodhisattva Inside

A gilt bronze figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty standing on a lotus pedestal, wearing a long wide sleeved robe revealing his bare torso, his hands pulling his skin apart to reveal a seated figure of a BodhisatTVa within, his face with laughing expression an

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A soapstone carving of a Luohan, 19th/20th century the ascetic…
19th/20th Century Soapstone Luohan Carving

A soapstone carving of a Luohan, 19th/20th century the ascetic seated with his legs extended to the side and arms resting on a rocky ledge, wearing loosely draped robes with incised borders and cloud motifs, his shaved head raised gazing forward with heavi

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A soapstone figure of a Luohan with lion, Qing Dynasty, 19th…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Figure of Luohan with Lion

A soapstone figure of a Luohan with lion, Qing Dynasty, 19th century the bearded man seated with left knee raised, wrapped in long robes falling over a double gourd beneath his right arm, his right hand raised beneath his chin, as he gazes down at the lion

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A carved soapstone figure of Luohan and stand, late Qing…
Carved Soapstone Luohan Figure with Stand

A carved soapstone figure of Luohan and stand, late Qing Dynasty seated wearing loosely draped robes with incised decoration, his right arm resting on his raised right knee as he inserts a long prick into his ear, his face with smiling expression, the pale

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A soapstone figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty, late 18th/19th…
Qing Dynasty Luohan Soapstone Figure with Buddhist Lion

A soapstone figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty, late 18th/19th century seated with smiling expression and wearing loosely draped robes, his left knee raised and supporting a Buddhist lion held in his left hand, its forepaws resting on his shoulder and playfu

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A Chinese carved soapstone seated Arhat, luohan, the stone of…
Chinese Carved Soapstone Seated Arhat Sculpture

A Chinese carved soapstone seated Arhat, luohan, the stone of red and green composition, the Arhat wearing long flowing robe, holding a scroll in both hands, the oval base supported on four short feet, 3.50 in. high (Arhat)

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