Chinese Carved Soapstone Seal Bookends with Foo Dog Tops
Pair of large Chinese carved soapstone seals, Foo dog tops, inscribed on their fronts and bases. Likely early 20th century. Height 11.42 in. Very useable as bookends. (2)
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
1898 Chinese Soapstone Carved Seal with Chilong Motif
A Chinese soapstone carved seal, dated to 1898, It's finely carved with two chilong on the top, one side of the seal inscribed with "Guangxu Wuxu Dong, Yi Mu Ju Shi Ke", translated as Yi Mu Ju Shi carved in the winter of Wu Xu year (1898). 2.95 in. high,…
Chinese Soapstone Carved Zun Vessel, Daoguang Period (1820-1850)
A Chinese soapstone carved vessel Zun, Xing You Heng Tang carved mark, Daoguang period (1820-1850). 5.71 in. diameter, 4.13 in. high
Chinese Carved Soapstone Foo Lion Pillow
Chinese carved soapstone pillow in the form of a Foo lion, 11.02 in. long, 2.56 in. deep, 4.13 in. high
Japanese Art Deco bronze vase and Chinese soapstone carving
A Japanese Art Deco bronze vase and a Chinese soapstone carving, 20th century, the Japanese bronze circular vase of slightly tapering cylindrical form, decorated to the top with a continuous band of birds on branches, with a patinated finish, maker's stamp
Chinese Dragon: Soapstone Sculpture
A Chinese soapstone figure of a dragon
Chinese Carved Soapstone Figures: Man and Woman, 20-21 cm tall
Two Chinese carved soapstone figures of a man & woman, height 20-8.27 in.
Chinese Carved Soapstone Vase with Floral and Bird Detail
A Chinese carved soapstone vase, floral & bird detail, height 9.84 in.
Chinese Carved Soapstone Figure: Man with Monkeys and Timber Stand
A Chinese carved soapstone figure of a man with monkeys, timber stand, height 7.87 in. including stand
Carved Soapstone Dove and Pig Figures Collection
Three carved soapstone figures of a dove, pigs, length 8-5.51 in.
Chinese soapstone oil pourer with flower and foliate carving
Antique Chinese soapstone oil pourer, carved with flower and foliate on raised footed base, length 4.53 in.
Set of Three Carved Soapstone Dragon Boulders, 20th Century
Three carved soapstone 'Dragon' Boulders, 20th century, the three finely carved in openwork with dragons, comprising one of boulder mountain form, carved and incised to the top with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl, in mottled red and cream stone, each box
Carved Soapstone 'Dragon' Boulders Collection in Various Colors
Five carved soapstone 'Dragon' Boulders, comprising two carved with dragons chasing the flaming pearl upon birds, two boulders carved in openwork with dragons in celadon and brown stone, and one in mottled gray and beige stone, all boxed. In good condition
Set of Three Carved Soapstone Dragon Boulders, 20th Century
Three carved soapstone 'Dragon' Boulders, 20th century, the three finely carved in openwork with dragons, comprising one of boulder mountain form, carved and incised with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl, in mottled grey and light brown stone, each boxed,
Chinese Soapstone Dragon Carvings: Four Pieces with Boxes, 12cm
Four Chinese soapstone dragon carvings, comprising a boulder form two-tone uncut seal, finely carved in shallow relief with two dragons chasing a flaming pearl amongst clouds, the other three with reticulated dragons, the stones of green tone with brown an
Carved Soapstone Seals with Lions, Chilong, and Horse Figures
Five carved soapstone seals, comprising four plinth style seals surmounted by reticulated lions, auspicious beasts and chilong, one possibly in shoushan stone, the others in modulating maroon, tan and cream colours, one of a horse in red stone. Four with o
Chinese Soapstone Carvings: Dragons, Gourds, Children in Grotto Boxed
Three Chinese soapstone carvings, 20th century, comprising two reticulated of double gourds and dragons chasing the flaming pearl, in mottled green stone with brown areas, together with a boulder openwork carving of three children inside a grotto, the ston
Soapstone Guandi Figure: 21 cm Carving of Chinese Warrior Deity
A soapstone carved figure of Guandi, height: 8.27 in.
Chinese Inlaid Roundel Screen with Horseback Fighters on Stand
Good and large Chinese inlaid roundel screen, of circular form, set with figures fighting on horseback, in agate, jade and soapstone, supported on a carved wooden stand decorated with dragon and foliate motifs, height 34.25 in.
Chinese Soapstone Carving: Seated Old Man with Tiger
An old Chinese fine soapstone carving, of a seated old man with tiger, tan tone. Height 3.35 in. Provenance: Ex. the estate collection of Dr David (Auckland) & M Stephens. Based in Singapore circa 1956 - 1975. David was a passionate and knowledgeable…
Chinese soapstone carving on stand with fo dog and creatures
Chinese soapstone carving on stand, in the form of a lidded vessel with cover surmounted by fo dog, flanked by pierced carvings of assorted creatures and two smaller vessels, in cream and muted red tones, height 9.45 in., width 13.78 in., above a good…
Chinese Soapstone Seal: Ancient Artifact of Cultural Significance
A Chinese old soapstone seal, height 4.92 in. 1.18 in. x 1.18 in.
Chinese Carved Soapstone Flower Bowl with Lotus and Crab
Chinese carved soapstone flower bowl, decorated with lotus leaves and flowers, plus a small crab. 39 x 33m
Guanyin on Buddhist Lion Soapstone Carving, Provenance: German-Thai Collection
Soapstone carving of guanyin seated on a Buddhist lion. Very finely carved guanyin holding a vase and seated on a lion of fu. Height 8.27 in. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior…
Chinese Soapstone Seal with Buddhist Lion and Cubs
A Chinese soapstone seal, 20th century, the square seal surmounted by a Buddhist lion and cubs, the stone in mottled brick red and amber tones, uncut. Height 5.51 in.
Chinese Soapstone Grass Carp Sculpture
A large carved soapstone carp, 20th century, the Chinese soapstone grass carp with open mouth and detailed dorsal fins and scales, in a variegated opaque stone of pale celadon and brown tone to suggest the body of a grass carp. Height 9.06 in., width 23…
Carved Soapstone Chilong Seal, 20th Century, Brown and Amber
A carved soapstone chilong seal, 20th century, the oval form seal surmounted by a reticulated chilong, engraved with script to one side and cut to the seal base, in brown and amber stone with opaque white Mottling. Height 2.17 in., length 2.56 in., width…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Seal with Dragon in Clouds
Chinese Qing Dynasty yellow and red veined soapstone seal carved with a dragon in clouds, height 2.17 in.
Chinese Carved Soapstone Figural Seal, 19th/20th Century, 10cm High
A Chinese carved soapstone figural seal, 19th/20th century, 3.94 in. high
Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Ornament on Wooden Stand, 19th/20th Century
A fine antique Chinese carved soapstone ornament on carved wooden stand, 19th/20th century, 9.45 in. high, 13.78 in. wide, 4.33 in. deep overall
20th Century Soapstone Lion Seal with Fitted Box
A soapstone 'lion' seal, 20th century, with a fitted box, 5 x 2.52 in. x 1.85 in.
Carved Soapstone Gold Fish Group on Stand, 20th Century
A carved soapstone gold fish group on stand, 20th century, the Chinese finely openwork carved circular group of gold fish with protruding eyes, swimming among coral, seaweed and pine, the stone of deep rusty-red coloration with lighter suffusions, raised o
Pair of 20th Century Soapstone Guardian Dragons in Celadon
A pair of carved soapstone dragons, 20th century, the pair of soapstone guardian dragons, carved in openwork and modelled in a crouching pose with long curved neck, bulging eyes, open mouth exposing sharp teeth and upturned tongue, the rust veined variegat
Chinese Carved Soapstone Libation Cup with Qilin and Chilong
A Chinese carved soapstone libation cup, 20th century of archaic style with recumbent qilin and a clambering chilong at the cup base, the red veined variegated stone with grey and beige shadings, incised with inked highlights. Height 7.68 in.
Dragon Relief Soapstone Censor: Exquisite Carving, 16 cm Diameter
Mottled soapstone carved censor & cover, high relief of dragons, 6.30 in. diameter
Soapstone and Bronze Seals, 20th Century Collection
Three soapstone and bronze seals, 20th century comprising an amber soapstone seal of upright form with cut sides, in mellow amber tones, inscribed to one side, a square seal in mottle celadon and brown stone with an openwork chilong surmount, and a bronze
Chinese Decorative Collection: Jar, Dish, Cup, Box
A Chinese carved soapstone jar, an enamel hand-painted dish, a 19th century Chinese blanc de chine libation cup, and a Qing Dynasty lacquered box with shell inlay, 19th/20th century, (4 items), the jar 9.45 in. high
Relaxed Monk Carving in Soapstone
A fine soapstone carved figure of a monk, 19th century seated on a rock in a relaxed position, wearing long and flowing robes, holding a double gourd and a whisk. Height 6.69 in.
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
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure
A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 4.72 in. wide; 3.94 in. high
Qing Dynasty Chinese Soapstone Luohan Figure, 9.5cm
A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 3.74 in. high
Chinese Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure, 10.5 cm
A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 4.13 in. high
Chinese Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure
A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 4.72 in. high
Qing Dynasty Chinese Soapstone Luohan Figure
A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 3.94 in. high
Carved Chinese Soapstone Mountain Landscape Panel
A Chinese carved soapstone mountain landscape panel, 20th century, 11.81 in. x 8.66 in.
Chinese Soapstone Seals from Qing Dynasty
Two Chinese soapstone seals, qing Dynasty, late 19th and 20th century comprising an amber soapstone seal in mellow amber tones, the small rectangular plinth surmounted by a curved handle, signed to the front, and a pale celadon small square seal with cante
Chinese Soapstone Carvings
Three Chinese carved soapstone ornaments, 20th century Comprising an earlier Republic period soapstone figure of a fisherman in mottled russet and celadon stone atop a carved hardstone base, another of a cub perched on a brocade ball, on a darker pierced b
Jade and Soapstone Lotus Bowl with Fruit on Stand
A carved jade and soapstone lotus bowl with fruit on stand, 20th century, the carved jade and hardstone fruit in a large leaf shaped soapstone bowl, comprising grapes, lotus root, Buddha's hand citron, leaves and pomegranate, raised on a carved wooden stan
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.
Reclining Budai with Gourd and Sack
A carved soapstone Budai, reclining happily on a sack with his travelling gourd. Height 8.27 in. Provenance: The Estate of William H Blakemore, Sydney
Chinese Soapstone Guanyin Statue, 20th Century
A Chinese carved soapstone guanyin statue, 20th century, 13.78 in. high
Chinese Soapstone Landscape Seal
A large Chinese soapstone 'Landscape' seal, height 7.87 in. 5.51 in. x 5.31 in.
Chinese Stone Ornaments: Buddha & Rhinoceroses
Three Chinese carved stone ornaments, 20th century, comprising a carved shoushan stone laughing buddha sitting on carved brown stone base, and a pair of soapstone rhinoceroses. Height 4.13 in., (figure)
Chinese Soapstone Kneeling Horse Pair in Presentation Case
Pair Chinese carved soapstone kneeling horses each horse figure on a separate decorated carved wood stand, all in a fitted presentation case, height 3.54 in., each figure.
Carved Chinese Soapstone Sage Sculpture
Chinese carved soapstone sage, 6.69 in. high, excluding base
Chinese Soapstone Brushpots on Stone Stands
Two Chinese soapstone Brushpots on stone stands, 20th century, the set of carved celadon and russet soapstone pots, finely carved with fishes and bats against a pierced rockwork background, raised on oval stone stands, height 4.72 in., and 4.53 in.
Chinese Hardstone Carvings Collection
A collection of Chinese hardstone carvings, comprising an axe head, four small jade and hardstone carvings, a soapstone seal, a lacquer snuff bottle and a wood stand, the axe head 10.63 in. long
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
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,…
Soapstone Lohan with Matching Stand
A soapstone seated Lohan and a matching stand 4.21 in. high. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann collection, Wollongong, no. 1039 (label)
Chinese Soapstone Carved Statues (10 words)
Four Chinese carved soapstone statues, 19th/20th century, the largest 5.51 in. high
Carved Sage Statue with Pearl Inlay, Qing Dynasty
A Chinese statue of a sage, carved soapstone inlaid with pearls and stones, late Qing Dynasty, 10.24 in. high
Chinese Soapstone Carvings and Candlestick with Flowering Prunus Tree
Two Chinese soapstone carvings, well carved candlestick, naturally carved with waterlilies height 12.20 in., & a flowering prunus tree in a pot height 7.68 in. Provenance: Deceased Estate, Sydney.
Carved Soapstone Kwan Yin Figure with Attendant
Chinese carved soapstone figure group, depicting a seated Kwan Yin, with scroll resting in her hands with attendant at her feet, in tones of brown and and cream, height 8.66 in. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection
Chinese Carved Soapstone Seal with Foo Dogs
A Chinese carved soapstone cylindrical seal, 20th century, the mottled olive and beige seal with carved foo dogs atop a pierced and carved base, with raised seal marks to base, in a fitted case, height 4.72 in.
Chinese Carved Stone and Turquoise Ornaments
Three Chinese carved turquoise, lapis lazuli and soapstone ornaments, comprising a small lapis lazuli rearing horse on stand, a turquoise traditional lady carrying a basket of flowers and a mottled grey and brown soapstone vase on stand, carved and pierced
Celadon Chinese Dragon Soapstone Figure
A Chinese soapstone figure, 20th century, the mythical figure of a dragon in celadon colour stone, finely carved and lightly engraved, height 3.35 in., width 3.94 in.
Buffalo Rider: Soapstone Figurine
Carved soapstone figure of a boy riding a buffalo
Tinted Guanyin Statue with Stand and Box
A tinted soapstone statue of Guanyin with stand and fitted box 7.44 in. high. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1035
Changshuo Soapstone Landscape Seal with Stand and Box
A soapstone 'landscape' seal Incised mark Changshuo with stand and box, 3.15 in. wide, 1.73 in. deep, 2.24 in. high. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1007
Tinted Soapstone Arhat Figure on Qilin with Stand
A tinted and parcel-gilt soapstone figure of an arhat seated on a qilin Signed Yuanshui with an original stand, statue 5.08 in. high, with stand 5.71 in. high. Provenance: From a private collection, Western Australia
Chinese Soapstone Floral Vase Pair
A pair of Chinese soapstone carved 'Floral' vase, height 5.91 in.
Chinese Soapstone Carved Ornament
A Chinese soapstone carved ornament, 5.71 in. x 3.54 in. x 1.97 in.
Chinese Soapstone Seals: Pair of Exquisite Carvings
A pair of Chinese soapstone seals, height 50, 0.79 in. x 0.79 in.
Crow Carving with Paua Shell Eyes
A native American soapstone carving of a crow with paua shell eyes, 5.51 in. high
Antique Chinese Peony Soapstone Libation Cups
A pair antique Chinese libation cups, carved light green and russet soapstone with peony decoration, late 19th century, 2.36 in. high, 5.51 in. wide
Chinese Soapstone Guanyin Statue, 19th/20th Century
A Chinese soapstone guanyin statue of female form, 19th/20th century. 15.35 in. high.
Seated Reader
A soapstone figure, featuring a seated young woman reading a book upon a slanted rectangular plinth, with engraved red script to face, height: 7.87 in.
Soapstone Guardian Figure with Vajra Sword and Demon
A soapstone carved figure of a guardian the guardian is carved seated on a rock base, holding a skeleton vajra sword, with one foot stepping on a demon. Fitted hongmu stand. 3.54 in. high
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Carved Liuhai Figure with Gold Toad
A Chinese soapstone carved figure of Liuhai, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the finely carved seated figure with a smiling face, dressed in loose fitting robes, the hem is decorated with scrolling lotus and gold pigment, he is holding a coin in his right hand, a
Chinese Soapstone Daoist Figures with Gilt Wood Bases
A pair of Chinese large Chinese soapstone standing Daoist figures of a girl and an old man, Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century the old man is holding a double gourd and the girl is holding a ruyi sceptre. Each of the figures are mounted with an Italian gilt w
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
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.…
Irregular Soapstone Seal with Carvings of Sages and Pavilion
A soapstone seal, 19th/20th century, of irregular upright form, the sides finely carved with two sages walking beneath a pine tree, and a rustic scene with a long bridge leading to a pavilion, a two-character inscription on one side, the caramel coloured s
Green Chinese Soapstone Lady Figure on Pedestal Base
Chinese soapstone figure of a lady, depicted standing with left hand holding a baton and right hand behind her back, in flowing robes, set on double pedestal base, in green tones, h 10.24 in. (figure) 13.39 in. (overall)
Chinese Soapstone Lion Seals in Brocade Box
A pair of Chinese soapstone seals, each cubic matrix surmounted by a seated lion, in brocade box. Height 2.56 in. Provenance: Property from a deceased estate, Sydney
Chinese Soapstone Temple Dog Seals (16.5 cm)
Pair of Chinese carved temple dogs soapstone seals 6.50 in. height
Qing Dynasty Double Hidden Panel Table Screen
Unusual Chinese Qing Dynasty double hidden panel table screen, of rectangular form, decorated with figures in a garden setting in soapstone, lifting upwards to reveal a bath scene and attendant, the whole on a carved and pierced fret work stand, with Kamin
Caramel Soapstone Mythical Beast Seal
A soapstone seal, 19th/20th century, the rectangular base surmounted by a recumbent mythical beast, carved from a stone of caramel tone, 2.20 in.
Dragon and Clouds Soapstone Carving
A soapstone 'Dragon and clouds' carving, 19th/20th century a soapstone 'Dragon and clouds' carving, 19th/20th century the amber coloured stone of irregular form, carved with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl among cloud scrolls 1.77 in. long
Rectangular Soapstone Seal with Inscription and Characters
A rectangular soapstone seal, 19th/20th century, of upright form surmounted by an arched scroll finial above a rope twist border, a two-character inscription on one side, the face with seal characters, box, 2.56 in. high
Small Soapstone Lion Seal
A soapstone 'lion' seal, 1.54 in. high, 40g
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Immortal Trio
A Chinese carved soapstone group of three immortals, Qing Dynasty, height 3.15 in.
Carved Soapstone Figural Vase with Monkey Finial and Dogs
Chinese carved soapstone figural vase carved monkey finial, supported by pair dogs, on carved base, height 6.30 in.
Oversized Chinese soapstone pumpkin teapot
Chinese soapstone teapot. Oversized pumpkin form. Height 6.30 in.
Chinese Soapstone Dragon Seal - 6.5 cm Height
A Chinese soapstone dragons seal, height 2.56 in., 1.57 in. x 0.47 in.
Ming Dynasty Celadon Censer with Soapstone Finial
A large Chinese Longquan celadon censer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 15th century, of bombe form on three legs, with incised lattice decoration to the sides, covered in a pleasant sea-green glaze. Together with an old hardwood stand and lid surmounted
Hand-carved Soapstone Horse Statue
A soapstone horse statue, height 9.84 in., width 3.54 in., length 10.04 in.
Orange Soapstone Seal with Relief Marks and Signature
A soapstone seal, a deep orange toned rectangular plinth with seal marks in relief to one end, signed