A soapstone pierced globular jar and domed cover with two handles carved to the top with monkeys and bats in flight among scrolling flowers and foliage -- 7¾in.(19¾cm) high; a soapstone carving of a standing official -- 6¾in.(17cm) high; and three further carvings of figures perched on rockwork -- the largest 6½in.(16½cm) high. (5)