Changshuo Soapstone Landscape Seal with Stand and Box
A soapstone 'landscape' seal Incised mark Changshuo with stand and box, 8 cm wide, 4.4 cm deep, 5.7 cm high. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1007
Chinese Erotic Silk and Soapstone Panels
Two Chinese sets of painted silk and soapstone inset erotic panels, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 19th century, each set comprising two panels of painted silk on card backing, within a cloth bound frame, set with painted soapstone relief carved elements,…
Gilt Soapstone Guanyin Figure with Stand
A soapstone figure of Guanyin and stand late Qing dynasty, (2), seated in lalitasana wearing a loose robe draped as a cowl over a high chignon picked out in black, incised and gilt with cloud and floral motifs and scroll borders, a censer exhaling clouds…
Wei Rufen Soapstone Arhat Sculpture
A soapstone arhat, signed Wei Rufen to the base 11.2 cm high (including base). Provenance: (bearing a label of) Bluett London, Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, No. 1026
Hardstone Inlaid Huanghuali Portable Chest with Qing Dynasty Design
A hardstone inlaid huanghuali portable chest Guanpixiang, late Qing dynasty, of square form, the flat-topped hinged cover with 'ruyi' head metal fittings lifting to reveal a shallow compartment above a pair of panelled doors flush within mitred frames…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Mythical Beast Seal
A soapstone 'mythical beast' seal Qing dynasty, the square base surmounted by a winged lion-like animal supported on clouds, its head turned towards the cub crouched to one side, the details finely carved in the amber coloured stone. 6 cm high.
Celadon Luohan Figure, Qing Dynasty
A soapstone figure of a Luohan Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century seated holding a scroll in his right hand resting on his raised right knee, wearing long wide-sleeved robes clasped at the left shoulder, his face with downward gaze and benign expression,…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure
A Chinese soapstone carved figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1913) the finely carved figure with a serene expression dressed in loose fitting red and orange robes, the hem decorated with scrolling lotus, the hands are holding a bowl under a small…
Qing Dynasty Luohan Soapstone Figure with Buddhist Lion
A soapstone figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty, late 18th/19th century seated with smiling expression and wearing loosely draped robes, his left knee raised and supporting a Buddhist lion held in his left hand, its forepaws resting on his shoulder and…
Mythical Beast Soapstone Carving with Fine Detailing
A soapstone carving of a mythical beast, 19th/20th century, the animal crouched on all fours, facing forward with mouth open and eyes staring from beneath heavy brows, the tail coiled around its hind quarters, finely incised detailing in the caramel…
Embellished Hardwood Portable Chest with Inlaid Hardstones
An embellished hardwood portable chest, Guanpixiang, 19th/20th century the wood probably huanghuali, of square form, the flat topped hinged cover with metal ruyi -head clasp and corner mounts, lifting to reveal a shallow compartment over a pair of…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Carved Liuhai Figure with Gold Toad
A Chinese soapstone carved figure of Liuhai, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) the finely carved seated figure with a smiling face, dressed in loose fitting robes, the hem is decorated with scrolling lotus and gold pigment, he is holding a coin in his right hand,…
Intricately Carved Qing Dynasty Soapstone Mountain Sculpture
A large soapstone mountain, Qing Dynasty, 19th century intricately carved to one side with an old man receiving a warrior kneeling before him, surrounded by his attendants bearing banners and weapons, in a continuous rocky landscape with pine and other…
Chinese Lacquered Panel with Carved Decorative Surround and Hand-Painted Landscape
Chinese lacquered panel, carved decorative surround, internal hand painted landscape and applied ivory, soapstone and jade, height 187 cm, length 222 cm
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Landscape Boulder with Carvings
An unusual soapstone 'landscape' boulder, Qing dynasty, 19th century, of irregular form, carved with figures beneath pine trees in a rocky and mountainous landscape with pavilions set on a high plateau and a small bridge crossing over a waterfall, the…
Hardstone Inlaid Portable Chest with Intricate Carvings
A hardstone inlaid hardwood portable chest Guanpixiang, 19th/20th century of rectangular form, the hinged domed cover with ruyi head metal fitting lifting to reveal a shallow compartment, above a pair of panelled doors flush within mitred frames opening…
Rare 19th Century Inro Lacquer Cabinet with Silver Mounts
A rare inro collectors' lacquer cabinet, 19th century, of rectangular form, the drop front revealing five drawers of varying size, mounted with silver, the broad tsugaru-nuri ground decorated on all sides with four inro, together with netsuke and ojime in…
Ming Dynasty Celadon Censer with Soapstone Finial
A large Chinese Longquan celadon censer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 15th century, of bombe form on three legs, with incised lattice decoration to the sides, covered in a pleasant sea-green glaze. Together with an old hardwood stand and lid surmounted…
Carved Soapstone Luohan Figure with Stand
A carved soapstone figure of Luohan and stand, late Qing Dynasty seated wearing loosely draped robes with incised decoration, his right arm resting on his raised right knee as he inserts a long prick into his ear, his face with smiling expression, the…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure with Stand
A carved soapstone figure of a Luohan and stand Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, seated with hands clasped around his raised left knee, wearing loosely draped robes with an incised border and foliate motifs, the shaven head with benign expression, the…
Gilded Soapstone Guanyin Figure with Boy Attendant
A carved soapstone figure group Qing Dynasty, 19th century, of Guanyin seated on a separate base of variegated red soapstone, holding a scroll in her left hand and a rosary in the right, wearing loosely draped wide sleeved robes, the incised borders and a…
Mythical Beast Soapstone Seal
A soapstone 'mythical beast' seal, 19th/20th century, the rectangular base surmounted by the crouching beast with head turned towards its hind quarters, with long mane and coiled tail, the front of the base with an inscription and the face carved with…
Inlaid Hardwood Screen with Birds, Animals, and Plants
A four-panel embellished hard wood screen, 20th century, each panel inlaid with various materials including, mother-of-pearl, bone, soapstone and wood with polychrome decoration, to depict birds and animals beside plants and rockwork, the upper section…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Ascetic Figure with Stand
A carved soapstone figure of an ascetic and stand Qing Dynasty, 19th century the emaciated figure scantily clad in a dhoti draped around his waist, seated on rockwork, holding a staff in one hand, a pile of scrolls on a ledge nearby, his head gazing…
Set of Four Soapstone Seals with Inscriptions
A group of four soapstone seals, comprising one of rectangular form surmounted by a recumbent mythical beast, and three of plain upright form, each with an incised inscription and seal characters on the face, fitted boxes, 3.5 cm, 4.8 cm, 5 cm, 4 cm long
Dragon Soapstone Seal
A soapstone 'dragon' seal, of square form, the plain base surmounted by a dragon coiled among scrolling clouds, its head rising over its scaly body, carved with fine detailing in the caramel coloured stone, 4 cm long
Mythical Soapstone Seal with Inscriptions and Fitted Box
An inscribed soapstone seal, 19th/20th century, of rectangular form surmounted by a bifid-tailed mythical beast its head turned towards a ball to one side, the seal face carved with two characters Xu Gu and inscribed on one side with a three-character…
Chinese Carved Soapstone Seated Arhat Sculpture
A Chinese carved soapstone seated Arhat, luohan, the stone of red and green composition, the Arhat wearing long flowing robe, holding a scroll in both hands, the oval base supported on four short feet, 8.9 cm high (Arhat)
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Figure of Luohan with Lion
A soapstone figure of a Luohan with lion, Qing Dynasty, 19th century the bearded man seated with left knee raised, wrapped in long robes falling over a double gourd beneath his right arm, his right hand raised beneath his chin, as he gazes down at the…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Guanyin Figure
A soapstone figure of Guanyin Qing Dynasty, 19th century seated with her arms resting on her raised right knee and enveloped in loosely draped robes also covering her high coiled coiffure, her face with downward gaze and benign expression, the incised…
Qing Dynasty Luohan Figure
A soapstone figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) finely carved with a luohan dressed in loose fitting robes, sitting on a rock base, with eyes wide open and left index finger pointing to the sky, 14 cm high. Provenance: a private collection, NSW,…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure with Pagoda
A soapstone figure of a Luohan Qing Dynasty, 19th century seated holding a tiered pagoda in both hands, wearing a loosely draped wide-sleeved robe with incised borders and cloud scrolls, his shaven head with well defined features in downward gaze, carved…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Guanyin Figure
A soapstone figure of Guanyin Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century seated holding a scroll in her left hand, wearing loosely draped robes beneath a shawl covering her high coiffure and falling over her shoulders, a beaded necklace hung over her raised left…
Qing Sage with Child Statue
A soapstone figure of a sage, Qing Dynasty the bearded old man standing on a rockwork base, feeding a small kid held in his left arm, wearing loosely draped tunic and pantaloons with incised decoration, the face with smiling expression, carved from a…
Qing Dynasty Double Hidden Panel Table Screen
Unusual Chinese Qing Dynasty double hidden panel table screen, of rectangular form, decorated with figures in a garden setting in soapstone, lifting upwards to reveal a bath scene and attendant, the whole on a carved and pierced fret work stand, with…
Chinese Dragon Soapstone Bowl with Frog and Handles
A late 19th / early 20th century Chinese soapstone or jade bowl decorated with a dragon in high relief, a mythical frog and two organic form handles. Archaic characters to body, unknown mark to base. Height 10 cm. Width 25 cm. Provenance: E.A Stanton…
Set of Four Soapstone Seals with Buddhist Lions
A group of four soapstone seals, 19th/20th century, comprising one of oval form surmounted by a recumbent Buddhist lion, the head with well defined features turned to the side, another of rectangular form surmounted by a Buddhist lion, an inscription to…
19th/20th Century Soapstone Luohan Carving
A soapstone carving of a Luohan, 19th/20th century the ascetic seated with his legs extended to the side and arms resting on a rocky ledge, wearing loosely draped robes with incised borders and cloud motifs, his shaved head raised gazing forward with…
Qing dynasty Soapstone Figure of Lohan and Lion Cub
A soapstone figure of a Lohan and lion cub, Qing dynasty, 19th century, the jovial figure seated with downward gaze wearing a loosely draped robe with incised motifs and borders, holding in both hands a lion cub playfully biting one of his circular…
Qing Dynasty Chinese Soapstone Luohan Figure
A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 10 cm high
Qing Dynasty Guanyin Soapstone Figure
A soapstone figure of Guanyin Qing Dynasty, 19th century, seated holding a scroll in her right hand, the left resting on her raised left knee, wearing loosely draped robes and a shawl with incised and beaded borders, a jar exhaling clouds on the rocky…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure with Gilded Stand
A carved soapstone figure of a seated Luohan Qing dynasty, 19th century, reclining with his left elbow resting on a small stand and his hand supporting his shaven head, wearing a loosely draped wide sleeved robe beneath a cloak tied at the neck, the…
Buddhist Lion Seal from Qing Dynasty
A soapstone 'Buddhist lion' seal Qing dynasty, 19th century, the square base surmounted by a seated figure of a Buddhist lion, with thick mane and bushy tail, its head turned to the side with alert expression, the details well carved in the amber coloured…
Soapstone Group with Figure and Demons
A carved soapstone group, 19th/20th century, of a figure standing wearing loose robes with two demon-like companions at his side, one holding a bowl, the other clasping his left sleeve, an upturned double gourd vase beneath his right sleeve, the pale…
Carved Chinese Soapstone Reclining Vajraputra with Lion Sleeve
A carved Chinese soapstone reclining Vajraputra, Mid to late Qing dynasty the Arhat with a serene expression on his face, eyes closed, his hands crossed and the sleeve revealing a Buddhist lion looking up to him, his gown finely carved with various…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure
A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 12 cm wide; 10 cm high
Qing Dynasty Chinese Soapstone Luohan Figure, 9.5cm
A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 9.5 cm high
Tinted Soapstone Arhat Figure on Qilin with Stand
A tinted and parcel-gilt soapstone figure of an arhat seated on a qilin Signed Yuanshui with an original stand, statue 12.9 cm high, with stand 14.5 cm high. Provenance: From a private collection, Western Australia
Mythical Beast Soapstone Seal with Inscription and Cub
A soapstone 'Mythical Beast' seal, 19th/20th century, the rectangular base surmounted by a crouching beast, its head turned with tongue extended licking the haunches of its cub climbing over its back, one side with a long inscription, the face carved with…
Soapstone Lohan with Matching Stand
A soapstone seated Lohan and a matching stand 10.7 cm high. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann collection, Wollongong, no. 1039 (label)
Chinese Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure, 10.5 cm
A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 10.5 cm high
Nine Immortals on Soapstone Boulder
A soapstone boulder, probably late Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, well carved with nine immortals seated on a rocky outcrop beneath a gnarled tree amongst clouds, 12 cm high, fitted wood stand
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure
A soapstone figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) finely carved with a luohan dressed in loose fitting robes decorated with 'Shou' longevity roundels, the edge of the robe painted in gold pigment. His right hand is holding his long eyebrows,…
Rectangular Soapstone Seal with Inscription and Characters
A rectangular soapstone seal, 19th/20th century, of upright form surmounted by an arched scroll finial above a rope twist border, a two-character inscription on one side, the face with seal characters, box, 6.5 cm high
Huang Shiling Soapstone Landscape Seal
A carved soapstone 'landscape' seal, Attributed to Huang Shiling (1849-1908) box, 5.2 cm high, 62g
Set of Three Tianhuang Soapstone Seals
A box with three soapstone seals (Tianhuang) seal, heights 3.3 cm - 6 cm
Seated Luohan with Buddhist Lion Sculpture
A soapstone figure of a seated Luohan, 19th/20th century, reclining enveloped in his loose robes on a base of scrolling clouds, holding his Buddhist lion crouched to one side, the face carved with lowered gaze, moustache and thick curly beard, the pale…
Chinese Glass and Stone Snuff Bottles Collection
Four Chinese glass and stone snuff bottles 19th / 20th century includes a white with pink overlay glass bottle, a clear with red overlay glass bottle, a clear glass bottle and a carved soapstone bottle, loose stoppers to three bottles, the tallest…
Mythical Beast Soapstone Seal with Wooden Box
A carved 'mythical beast' soapstone seal, with a fitted wooden box, 4.2 cm high
Tinted Soapstone Figure Group of Maitreya and Children
A Chinese carved and tinted soapstone figure group of Maitreya and five climbing children, 11.5 cm high, 18 cm wide, 11 cm deep, 2275 gm
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan with Buddhist Lion
A carved soapstone figure of a Luohan Qing dynasty, 19th century reclining and holding a Buddhist lion licking his left earlobe, wearing loosely draped robes with incised motifs showing traces of polychrome decoration, his head turned to the front with…
Hu Jue's Soapstone Chi-Dragon Seal
A soapstone 'chi-dragon' seal, Attributed to Hu Jue (1840-1910) 3.9 cm high, 54g
Soapstone Seal Set with Buddhist Lions and Bamboo Cane Section
Three soapstone seals, (3), two of square section surmounted by Buddhist lions, the third carved as a section of a bamboo cane, each with an inscription on one side, (3), tallest 7 cm high
Exquisite Chinese Carved Necklaces Collection
Five finely carved Chinese necklaces, one of carved lacquer and amber beads; the second with beads of carved wooden heads, ivory and metal; the third of carved soapstone and ivory from which is suspended a large dragon pendant; the fourth of carved ivory,…
Mythical Beast Soapstone Carving
A soapstone carving of a mythical beast, 19th/20th century, the animal crouched on all fours with head turned to the side and tail curling over its hind quarters, the details incised in the caramel coloured stone, the underside incised with a…
Chinese Soapstone Stamps from Private Collection
Three carved Chinese soapstone stamps, 10.4 cm high, 10.2 cm high, 8.5 cm high (3). Provenance: Private collection NSW, Purchased 20 years ago in Wyndham Street, Hong Kong
Chinese Dragon Ball Soapstone Seal
A large Chinese soapstone seal 19th/20th century of square-section, the top in the form of a dragon ball, pierced and carved in relief with the auspicious design of a dragon amongst bats and clouds, with seal cut base, 9.3 x 9.3 x 9 cm, (very minor chips…
Antique Chinese Blackwood Armchair with Inlay and Soapstone Panel
A good antique Chinese blackwood arm chair with floral and foliate mother of pearl inlay and soapstone panel insert back, 64.5 cm wide, 48 cm deep, 100 cm high
Fisherman in Sampan Soapstone Carving
A soapstone carving of irregular pebble form, delicately carved with a fisherman in a sampan beneath a pine tree on the bank, an inscription to the side, the amber coloured stone with areas of darker russet tone, wood stand (2) 5 cm
Chinese Soapstone Luohan Figure with Semi-Precious Stones Inlaid
A large Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) with semi-precious stones inlaind., 16.8 cm high
Soapstone Guardian Figure with Vajra Sword and Demon
A soapstone carved figure of a guardian the guardian is carved seated on a rock base, holding a skeleton vajra sword, with one foot stepping on a demon. Fitted hongmu stand. 9 cm high
A soapstone 'lion' seal, 20th century, with a fitted box, 5 x 6.4 x 4.7 cm
Tinted Guanyin Statue with Stand and Box
A tinted soapstone statue of Guanyin with stand and fitted box 18.9 cm high. Provenance: Gora Singh Mann Collection, Wollongong, no. 1035
Seated Luohan with Buddhist Lion, Soapstone Figurine
A soapstone figure of a seated Luohan, 19th/20th century, reclining with his left hand resting on the Buddhist lion crouched to one side, wearing loose robes with incised and gilt borders, the separate stand with simulated rockwork border, figure 6 cm,…
Chinese Ruyi Sceptres: Horn and Zitan with Soapstone Inlays
Two Chinese ruyi sceptres, one of carved horn, the other of zitan with soapstone inlays, 23 cm long, 38 cm long (2).
Chinese Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure
A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 12 cm high
Chinese Soapstone Lion Seals in Brocade Box
A pair of Chinese soapstone seals, each cubic matrix surmounted by a seated lion, in brocade box. Height 6.5 cm. Provenance: Property from a deceased estate, Sydney
Irregular Soapstone Seal with Carvings of Sages and Pavilion
A soapstone seal, 19th/20th century, of irregular upright form, the sides finely carved with two sages walking beneath a pine tree, and a rustic scene with a long bridge leading to a pavilion, a two-character inscription on one side, the caramel coloured…
Caramel Soapstone Mythical Beast Seal
A soapstone seal, 19th/20th century, the rectangular base surmounted by a recumbent mythical beast, carved from a stone of caramel tone, 5.6 cm
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Lohan Figure with Lion and Stand
A carved soapstone figure of a Lohan Qing dynasty, seated wearing loose robes and holding a scroll in one hand, the other supporting the head of a Buddhist lion crouched at his side, carved from a pale mushroom coloured stone, the oval stand of caramel…
Sages in Rocky Landscape Soapstone Carving
A soapstone carving of irregular pebble form, carved in low relief with sages walking in a rocky landscape among banana palms and trees, the stone of mottled caramel tones, wood stand (2) 9.5 cm long
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure with Alms Bowl
A soapstone figure of a Luohan Qing dynasty, 19th century, seated with right hand resting on his raised right knee, holding an alms bowl in his left, wearing loose robes with incised decoration picked out in black, the pale stone with some russet…
Chinese Soapstone Kwan Yin on Lion Base
Large Chinese carved soapstone Kwan Yin, depicted wearing robes, serene expression, with one hand clasping ruyi, seated on back of Buddhist lion on cloud scroll base, on wooden stand, height 33 cm
Zitan and Soapstone Guanyin Figure with Scroll
A Chinese zitan and soapstone figure of Guanyin, carved with downcast gaze, wearing her hair in a high chignon, depicted holding a scroll, with flowing robes, seated on a rock formation, 36.5 cm high
Chinese Soapstone Guanyin Figure with Child Acolyte
A Chinese soapstone figure of a Guanyin. The standing figure with downcast eyes carved and engraved with flowing robes atop a water and lotus base, and holding her acolyte, a small child with its hands in a prayerful pose; boxed. Height 30 cm
Chinese Soapstone Daoist Figures with Gilt Wood Bases
A pair of Chinese large Chinese soapstone standing Daoist figures of a girl and an old man, Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century the old man is holding a double gourd and the girl is holding a ruyi sceptre. Each of the figures are mounted with an Italian gilt…
Chinese Soapstone Square Seal with Chilong Dragons and Inscription
A Chinese soapstone square seal, 20th century, the knob carved with two chilong dragons, one side inscribed 'Gui Pu, Jia Qing Si Nian Wei Ren Qing Di Zhuan, Yi Bingshou', translated 'Yi Bing Shou carved this sealed for his brother in the fourth year of…
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Hunter Carving
Chinese soapstone carving of three Hunters Qing Dynasty, 19th century, the stone of a light yellow tone with red inclusions, inscribed mark to underside, on carved wooden stand. Height 14.5 cm
Tantric Ming Buddha with Swastika Symbol
A Tantric soapstone Buddha seated in the posture of Royal ease on a cushion carved with clouds, in the style of the Ming Dynasty, wearing a shawl over both shoulder & a robe with turquoise coloured beads & falling open at the chest revealing a carved…
Despondent Chinese Soapstone Figure
A Chinese soapstone figure, 20th century, the amber stone lightly embellished with engraving and small enamel coloured highlights. Depicting a robed figure reclining despondently over an empty pitcher. Length 15 cm
Soapstone Carving with Naturalistic Landscape and Figures
A large soapstone carving with stand, a naturalistic boulder in rouge and amber colours, well carved in high relief, with six figures in a sublime landscape setting with mountains, river, and auspicious pine and bamboo foliage, with a decorative wooded…
Burning Dragons: Chinese Soapstone Statue (85cm)
Large Chinese carved soapstone statue Burning dragons and Flaming pearls (parts in office) height 85 cm
Qing Dynasty Soapstone Buddha Figure
A Chinese soapstone figure of a young Buddha, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, well carved and engraved, the elegantly and informally posed figure with downcast eyes, extended ear lobes and coiffed long hair, seated upon a draped plinth over waves, one…
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