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18TH CENTURY
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A SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF A STANDING SHOULAO
18th century
The figure carved wearing flowing robes incised and gilt with shou characters and peach sprigs, the hems decorated with a wave and cloud pattern, the large domed head, slightly inclined to his left with a serene smiling expression, his right hand raised to the waist and holding a ruyi sceptre, the stone of cream-beige tone with liver-red streaks, minor restoration and small chips
8 in. (20.3 cm.) high, soapstone stand
18th century
The figure carved wearing flowing robes incised and gilt with shou characters and peach sprigs, the hems decorated with a wave and cloud pattern, the large domed head, slightly inclined to his left with a serene smiling expression, his right hand raised to the waist and holding a ruyi sceptre, the stone of cream-beige tone with liver-red streaks, minor restoration and small chips
8 in. (20.3 cm.) high, soapstone stand