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 stand, height 2.56 in., length 13.39 in., width 8.66 in.
- Hardstone - Hardstone is not a scientific name for a particular gemstone, but a word used to describe any one or more semi-precious stones used in jewellery and decorative arts, and can include jade, agate, onyx, rock crystal, amber, jet and carnelian. Softer stones and minerals such as soapstone, and alabaster and hard stones used in building such as marble or granite are generally excluded.
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