SOAPSTONE AND HARDSTONE CARVINGS
A FINE SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF A LUOHAN
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A FINE SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF A LUOHAN
18TH CENTURY
The immortal in serene contemplation seated in restful pose with one hand placed on one knee holding a whisk, a cloak hung over one shoulder fastened with ring clasp, incised with a dragon amidst clouds, underneath long flowing robes with wave and floral meander borders, supported on a soapstone rockwork base, the stone of mottled, cream, russet, blush and white tones, the base of chocolate tone--the figure 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) high
18TH CENTURY
The immortal in serene contemplation seated in restful pose with one hand placed on one knee holding a whisk, a cloak hung over one shoulder fastened with ring clasp, incised with a dragon amidst clouds, underneath long flowing robes with wave and floral meander borders, supported on a soapstone rockwork base, the stone of mottled, cream, russet, blush and white tones, the base of chocolate tone--the figure 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) high