A Chinese soapstone group modelled as two smiling boys wearing flowing robes and standing among cloud scrolls -- 6½in. (16.5cm.) high, pierced wood stand; a carving of a standing bearded Immortal, his robes tied at the waist and carved with shou characters and scattered peach sprays -- 7in. (18cm.) high, stand; and a reticulated shrine enclosing a seated bearded official -- 4in. (10cm.) high. (3)