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Chinese soapstone carvings

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 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 more... to the determination of value.

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

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A carved Chinese soapstone reclining Vajraputra, Mid to late…
Carved Chinese Soapstone Reclining Vajraputra with Lion Sleeve

A carved Chinese soapstone reclining Vajraputra, Mid to late Qing dynasty the Arhat with a serene expression on his face, eyes closed, his hands crossed and the sleeve revealing a Buddhist lion looking up to him, his gown finely carved with various medalli

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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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A Chinese soapstone figurine, circa 1900, in mottled russet and…
Chinese Soapstone Figurine with Ruyi and Fu Dog

A Chinese soapstone figurine, circa 1900, in mottled russet and ochre, a ruyi and scroll holding figure in flowing robes accompanied by a fu dog, atop a low wooden stand. Height 7.68 in. (on stand)

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A carved soapstone Buddha, seated in typical form with robes…
Carved Soapstone Buddha with Floral Motifs

A carved soapstone Buddha, seated in typical form with robes lightly incised with floral and landscape motifs. Height 5.31 in. Width 5.91 in. Depth 4.33 in.

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A Chinese carved soapstone 'Boulder', orange natural shaped…
Chinese Carved Soapstone Boulder on Stand

A Chinese carved soapstone 'Boulder', orange natural shaped stone carved in low relief with elders in a landscape beneath a wind blown tree, a fishing scene to the reverse and mounted on a low wooden stand. Height 4.33 in. Width 4.13 in. Depth 2.36 in.…

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A Chinese red brown soapstone seal, a lion clambering up a…
Lion Soapstone Seal on Rocky Landscape

A Chinese red brown soapstone seal, a lion clambering up a rocky landscape atop a square plinth. Height 3.15 in. Width 1.57 in. Depth 1.57 in.

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A Chinese yellow soapstone seal, a seated lion atop a pedestal…
Yellow Soapstone Lion Seal on Pedestal Base

A Chinese yellow soapstone seal, a seated lion atop a pedestal base incised with foliate designs. Height 3.74 in. Width 1.97 in. Depth 1.97 in.

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Large soapstone carving of Buddha and attendant
Buddha and Attendant Soapstone Carving

Large soapstone carving of Buddha and attendant

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Carved Chinese soapstone Buddah
Chinese Soapstone Buddha Carving

Carved Chinese soapstone Buddah

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A Chinese soapstone carving, first half 20th century, the…
Chinese Soapstone Mountain Carving with Figures

A Chinese soapstone carving, first half 20th century, the mottled orange and grey-brown stone carved and pierced as a mountain side with two figures, fitted on the original separate rockwork base, both pieces with the same incised character marks (signatur

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A Chinese soapstone carving, first half 20th century, the…
Chinese Soapstone Carving with Shou-Lao and Deer

A Chinese soapstone carving, first half 20th century, the mottled orange and grey-brown stone carved and pierced as a mountain side with Shou-Lao and his deer, fitted on the original separate rockwork base, both pieces with the same incised character marks

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Pair of Chinese soapstone bookends
Chinese Soapstone Bookends

Pair of Chinese soapstone bookends

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