Soapstone is a soft rock, that has been carved by the Chinese for centuries, and is still being carved today. The name derives from the soap-like feel that some of the softer grades of soapstone have.

The softness of the rock is due to talc in its composition, and the amount of talc can vary from 80% (very soft) to about 30%. On the Mohs scale of hardness, soapstone has a hardness of 1 to 5, whereas jade has a hardness of 6 to 6.5. It is often possible to scratch a piece of soapstone with a fingernail or knife blade.

Because of continuing production over several centuries, it can be difficult to date soapstone carvings, and there are many that were made for the tourist market.

Soapstone carvings are generally not expensive and the quality of the carving and the size and colouring of the soapstone contribute more...

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A Chinese old soapstone seal, height 12.5 cm 3 x 3 cm

Chinese Soapstone Seal: Ancient Artifact of Cultural Significance

A Chinese old soapstone seal, height 12.5 cm 3 x 3 cm

Chinese carved soapstone flower bowl, decorated with lotus…

Chinese carved soapstone flower bowl, decorated with lotus leaves and flowers, plus a small crab. 39 x 33m

Soapstone carving of guanyin seated on a Buddhist lion. Very…

Soapstone carving of guanyin seated on a Buddhist lion. Very finely carved guanyin holding a vase and seated on a lion of fu. Height 21 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior…

A Chinese soapstone seal, 20th century, the square seal…

A Chinese soapstone seal, 20th century, the square seal surmounted by a Buddhist lion and cubs, the stone in mottled brick red and amber tones, uncut. Height 14 cm

A large carved soapstone carp, 20th century, the Chinese…

A large carved soapstone carp, 20th century, the Chinese soapstone grass carp with open mouth and detailed dorsal fins and scales, in a variegated opaque stone of pale celadon and brown tone to suggest the body of a grass carp. Height 23 cm, width 60 cm

A carved soapstone chilong seal, 20th century, the oval form…

A carved soapstone chilong seal, 20th century, the oval form seal surmounted by a reticulated chilong, engraved with script to one side and cut to the seal base, in brown and amber stone with opaque white Mottling. Height 5.5 cm, length 6.5 cm, width 4 cm

Chinese Qing Dynasty yellow and red veined soapstone seal…

Chinese Qing Dynasty yellow and red veined soapstone seal carved with a dragon in clouds, height 5.5 cm

A Chinese carved soapstone figural seal, 19th/20th century, 10…

A Chinese carved soapstone figural seal, 19th/20th century, 10 cm high

A fine antique Chinese carved soapstone ornament on carved…

A fine antique Chinese carved soapstone ornament on carved wooden stand, 19th/20th century, 24 cm high, 35 cm wide, 11 cm deep overall

A soapstone 'lion' seal, 20th century, with a fitted box, 5  x…

A soapstone 'lion' seal, 20th century, with a fitted box, 5 x 6.4 x 4.7 cm

A carved soapstone gold fish group on stand, 20th century, the…

A carved soapstone gold fish group on stand, 20th century, the Chinese finely openwork carved circular group of gold fish with protruding eyes, swimming among coral, seaweed and pine, the stone of deep rusty-red coloration with lighter suffusions, raised…

A pair of carved soapstone dragons, 20th century, the pair of…

A pair of carved soapstone dragons, 20th century, the pair of soapstone guardian dragons, carved in openwork and modelled in a crouching pose with long curved neck, bulging eyes, open mouth exposing sharp teeth and upturned tongue, the rust veined…

A Chinese carved soapstone libation cup, 20th century of…

A Chinese carved soapstone libation cup, 20th century of archaic style with recumbent qilin and a clambering chilong at the cup base, the red veined variegated stone with grey and beige shadings, incised with inked highlights. Height 19.5 cm

Mottled soapstone carved censor & cover, high relief of dragons,…

Dragon Relief Soapstone Censor: Exquisite Carving, 16 cm Diameter

Mottled soapstone carved censor & cover, high relief of dragons, 16 cm diameter

Three soapstone and bronze seals, 20th century comprising an…

Soapstone and Bronze Seals, 20th Century Collection

Three soapstone and bronze seals, 20th century comprising an amber soapstone seal of upright form with cut sides, in mellow amber tones, inscribed to one side, a square seal in mottle celadon and brown stone with an openwork chilong surmount, and a bronze…

A Chinese carved soapstone jar, an enamel hand-painted dish, a…

Chinese Decorative Collection: Jar, Dish, Cup, Box

A Chinese carved soapstone jar, an enamel hand-painted dish, a 19th century Chinese blanc de chine libation cup, and a Qing Dynasty lacquered box with shell inlay, 19th/20th century, (4 items), the jar 24 cm high

A fine soapstone carved figure of a monk, 19th century seated…

Relaxed Monk Carving in Soapstone

A fine soapstone carved figure of a monk, 19th century seated on a rock in a relaxed position, wearing long and flowing robes, holding a double gourd and a whisk. Height 17 cm

A large Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty…

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

A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),…

Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure

A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 12 cm wide; 10 cm high

A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),…

Qing Dynasty Chinese Soapstone Luohan Figure, 9.5cm

A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 9.5 cm high

A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),…

Chinese Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure, 10.5 cm

A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 10.5 cm high

A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),…

Chinese Qing Dynasty Soapstone Luohan Figure

A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 12 cm high

A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912),…

Qing Dynasty Chinese Soapstone Luohan Figure

A Chinese soapstone figure of Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 10 cm high

A Chinese carved soapstone mountain landscape panel, 20th…

Carved Chinese Soapstone Mountain Landscape Panel

A Chinese carved soapstone mountain landscape panel, 20th century, 30 x 22 cm

Two Chinese soapstone seals, qing Dynasty, late 19th and 20th…

Chinese Soapstone Seals from Qing Dynasty

Two Chinese soapstone seals, qing Dynasty, late 19th and 20th century comprising an amber soapstone seal in mellow amber tones, the small rectangular plinth surmounted by a curved handle, signed to the front, and a pale celadon small square seal with…

Three Chinese carved soapstone ornaments, 20th century…

Chinese Soapstone Carvings

Three Chinese carved soapstone ornaments, 20th century Comprising an earlier Republic period soapstone figure of a fisherman in mottled russet and celadon stone atop a carved hardstone base, another of a cub perched on a brocade ball, on a darker pierced…

A carved jade and soapstone lotus bowl with fruit on stand,…

Jade and Soapstone Lotus Bowl with Fruit on Stand

A carved jade and soapstone lotus bowl with fruit on stand, 20th century, the carved jade and hardstone fruit in a large leaf shaped soapstone bowl, comprising grapes, lotus root, Buddha's hand citron, leaves and pomegranate, raised on a carved wooden…

A Chinese soapstone carving of a Luohan, the serene ascetic…

Serene Luohan Soapstone Carving

A Chinese soapstone carving of a Luohan, the serene ascetic seated cross-legged holding an alms bowl. Height 13.5 cm

A carved soapstone Budai, reclining happily on a sack with his…

Reclining Budai with Gourd and Sack

A carved soapstone Budai, reclining happily on a sack with his travelling gourd. Height 21 cm. Provenance: The Estate of William H Blakemore, Sydney

A Chinese carved soapstone guanyin statue, 20th century, 35 cm…

Chinese Soapstone Guanyin Statue, 20th Century

A Chinese carved soapstone guanyin statue, 20th century, 35 cm high

A large Chinese soapstone 'Landscape' seal, height 20 cm 14 cm…

Chinese Soapstone Landscape Seal

A large Chinese soapstone 'Landscape' seal, height 20 cm 14 cm x 13.5 cm

Three Chinese carved stone ornaments, 20th century, comprising…

Chinese Stone Ornaments: Buddha & Rhinoceroses

Three Chinese carved stone ornaments, 20th century, comprising a carved shoushan stone laughing buddha sitting on carved brown stone base, and a pair of soapstone rhinoceroses. Height 10.5 cm, (figure)

Pair Chinese carved soapstone kneeling horses each horse figure…

Chinese Soapstone Kneeling Horse Pair in Presentation Case

Pair Chinese carved soapstone kneeling horses each horse figure on a separate decorated carved wood stand, all in a fitted presentation case, height 9 cm, each figure.

Chinese carved soapstone sage, 17 cm high, excluding base

Carved Chinese Soapstone Sage Sculpture

Chinese carved soapstone sage, 17 cm high, excluding base

Two Chinese soapstone Brushpots on stone stands, 20th century,…

Chinese Soapstone Brushpots on Stone Stands

Two Chinese soapstone Brushpots on stone stands, 20th century, the set of carved celadon and russet soapstone pots, finely carved with fishes and bats against a pierced rockwork background, raised on oval stone stands, height 12 cm, and 11.5 cm

A collection of Chinese hardstone carvings, comprising an axe…

Chinese Hardstone Carvings Collection

A collection of Chinese hardstone carvings, comprising an axe head, four small jade and hardstone carvings, a soapstone seal, a lacquer snuff bottle and a wood stand, the axe head 27 cm long

A soapstone figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) finely…

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,…

A soapstone figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) finely…

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,…

A soapstone seated Lohan and a matching stand 10.7 cm high.…

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)

Four Chinese carved soapstone statues, 19th/20th century, the…

Chinese Soapstone Carved Statues (10 words)

Four Chinese carved soapstone statues, 19th/20th century, the largest 14 cm high

A Chinese statue of a sage, carved soapstone inlaid with pearls…

Carved Sage Statue with Pearl Inlay, Qing Dynasty

A Chinese statue of a sage, carved soapstone inlaid with pearls and stones, late Qing Dynasty, 26 cm high

Two Chinese soapstone carvings, well carved candlestick,…

Chinese Soapstone Carvings and Candlestick with Flowering Prunus Tree

Two Chinese soapstone carvings, well carved candlestick, naturally carved with waterlilies height 31 cm, & a flowering prunus tree in a pot height 19.5 cm. Provenance: Deceased Estate, Sydney.

Chinese carved soapstone figure group, depicting a seated Kwan…

Carved Soapstone Kwan Yin Figure with Attendant

Chinese carved soapstone figure group, depicting a seated Kwan Yin, with scroll resting in her hands with attendant at her feet, in tones of brown and and cream, height 22 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection

A Chinese carved soapstone cylindrical seal, 20th century, the…

Chinese Carved Soapstone Seal with Foo Dogs

A Chinese carved soapstone cylindrical seal, 20th century, the mottled olive and beige seal with carved foo dogs atop a pierced and carved base, with raised seal marks to base, in a fitted case, height 12 cm

Three Chinese carved turquoise, lapis lazuli and soapstone…

Chinese Carved Stone and Turquoise Ornaments

Three Chinese carved turquoise, lapis lazuli and soapstone ornaments, comprising a small lapis lazuli rearing horse on stand, a turquoise traditional lady carrying a basket of flowers and a mottled grey and brown soapstone vase on stand, carved and…

A Chinese soapstone figure, 20th century, the mythical figure…

Celadon Chinese Dragon Soapstone Figure

A Chinese soapstone figure, 20th century, the mythical figure of a dragon in celadon colour stone, finely carved and lightly engraved, height 8.5 cm, width 10 cm

Carved soapstone figure of a boy riding a buffalo

Buffalo Rider: Soapstone Figurine

Carved soapstone figure of a boy riding a buffalo

A tinted soapstone statue of Guanyin with stand and fitted box…

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

A soapstone 'landscape' seal Incised mark Changshuo with stand…

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

A tinted and parcel-gilt soapstone figure of an arhat seated on…

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

A pair of Chinese soapstone carved 'Floral' vase, height 15 cm

Chinese Soapstone Floral Vase Pair

A pair of Chinese soapstone carved 'Floral' vase, height 15 cm

A Chinese soapstone carved ornament, 14.5 x 9 x 5 cm

Chinese Soapstone Carved Ornament

A Chinese soapstone carved ornament, 14.5 x 9 x 5 cm

A pair of Chinese soapstone seals, height 50, 2 x 2 cm

Chinese Soapstone Seals: Pair of Exquisite Carvings

A pair of Chinese soapstone seals, height 50, 2 x 2 cm

A native American soapstone carving of a crow with paua shell…

Crow Carving with Paua Shell Eyes

A native American soapstone carving of a crow with paua shell eyes, 14 cm high

A pair antique Chinese libation cups, carved light green and…

Antique Chinese Peony Soapstone Libation Cups

A pair antique Chinese libation cups, carved light green and russet soapstone with peony decoration, late 19th century, 6 cm high, 14 cm wide

A Chinese soapstone guanyin statue of female form, 19th/20th…

Chinese Soapstone Guanyin Statue, 19th/20th Century

A Chinese soapstone guanyin statue of female form, 19th/20th century. 39 cm high.

A soapstone figure, featuring a seated young woman reading a…

Seated Reader

A soapstone figure, featuring a seated young woman reading a book upon a slanted rectangular plinth, with engraved red script to face, height: 20 cm

A soapstone carved figure of a guardian the guardian is carved…

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 Chinese soapstone carved figure of Liuhai, Qing Dynasty…

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,…

A pair of Chinese large Chinese soapstone standing Daoist…

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…

A Chinese soapstone carved figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty…

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…

A Chinese soapstone carved figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty…

Qing Dynasty Chinese Soapstone Luohan Figure

A Chinese soapstone carved figure of a Luohan, Qing Dynasty (1644-1913) the finely carved seated figure dressed in loose fitting robes, the hem is decorated with scrolling lotus and gold pigment, is holding a pagoda on his right hand. 9.5 cm high.…

A soapstone seal, 19th/20th century, of irregular upright form,…

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…

Chinese soapstone figure of a lady, depicted standing with left…

Green Chinese Soapstone Lady Figure on Pedestal Base

Chinese soapstone figure of a lady, depicted standing with left hand holding a baton and right hand behind her back, in flowing robes, set on double pedestal base, in green tones, h 26 cm (figure) 34 cm (overall)

A pair of Chinese soapstone seals, each cubic matrix surmounted…

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

Pair of Chinese carved temple dogs soapstone seals 16.5 cm…

Chinese Soapstone Temple Dog Seals (16.5 cm)

Pair of Chinese carved temple dogs soapstone seals 16.5 cm height

Unusual Chinese Qing Dynasty double hidden panel table screen,…

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…

A soapstone seal, 19th/20th century, the rectangular base…

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

A soapstone 'Dragon and clouds' carving, 19th/20th century a…

Dragon and Clouds Soapstone Carving

A soapstone 'Dragon and clouds' carving, 19th/20th century a soapstone 'Dragon and clouds' carving, 19th/20th century the amber coloured stone of irregular form, carved with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl among cloud scrolls 4.5 cm long

A rectangular soapstone seal, 19th/20th century, of upright…

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

A soapstone 'lion' seal, 3.9 cm high, 40g

Small Soapstone Lion Seal

A soapstone 'lion' seal, 3.9 cm high, 40g

A Chinese carved soapstone group of three immortals, Qing…

Qing Dynasty Soapstone Immortal Trio

A Chinese carved soapstone group of three immortals, Qing Dynasty, height 8 cm

Chinese carved soapstone figural vase carved monkey finial,…

Carved Soapstone Figural Vase with Monkey Finial and Dogs

Chinese carved soapstone figural vase carved monkey finial, supported by pair dogs, on carved base, height 16 cm.

Chinese soapstone teapot. Oversized pumpkin form. Height 16 cm

Oversized Chinese soapstone pumpkin teapot

Chinese soapstone teapot. Oversized pumpkin form. Height 16 cm

A Chinese soapstone dragons seal, height 6.5 cm, 4 x 1.2 cm

Chinese Soapstone Dragon Seal - 6.5 cm Height

A Chinese soapstone dragons seal, height 6.5 cm, 4 x 1.2 cm

A large Chinese Longquan celadon censer, Ming Dynasty…

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…

A soapstone horse statue, height 25 cm, width 9 cm, length 25.5…

Hand-carved Soapstone Horse Statue

A soapstone horse statue, height 25 cm, width 9 cm, length 25.5 cm

A soapstone seal, a deep orange toned rectangular plinth with…

Orange Soapstone Seal with Relief Marks and Signature

A soapstone seal, a deep orange toned rectangular plinth with seal marks in relief to one end, signed

Chinese soapstone figure group on wood stand, 25 cm wide, 13.5…

Chinese Soapstone Figure Group on Wood Stand

Chinese soapstone figure group on wood stand, 25 cm wide, 13.5 cm high

Two large Chinese carved soapstone Guanyin figures height 41 cm

Chinese carved soapstone Guanyin figures (41cm)

Two large Chinese carved soapstone Guanyin figures height 41 cm

Large Chinese carved soapstone vase with in relief floral…

Chinese Floral Soapstone Vase (39cm)

Large Chinese carved soapstone vase with in relief floral decoration, height 39 cm

A carved soapstone sculpture 'Giving Thanks' by Lawrence…

Gratitude

A carved soapstone sculpture 'Giving Thanks' by Lawrence Sandamaru, height 70 cm

A carved soapstone figure of a Luohan, 19th/20th century carved…

Carved Soapstone Luohan Figure with Buddhist Lion

A carved soapstone figure of a Luohan, 19th/20th century carved from a caramel coloured stone, the jovial figure seated holding a Buddhist lion in his hands, wearing a long flowing robe with incised decoration, his face with mouth open in laughing…

A collection of Chinese soapstone seals comprising of a large…

Chinese Soapstone and Agate Seals Collection

A collection of Chinese soapstone seals comprising of a large seal, height 9 cm, a dove and two wave riding koi fish as well as an etched agate piece another of a monkey riding a horse,

Massive Chinese carved soapstone mountain, 20th century, length…

Chinese Soapstone Mountain Sculpture

Massive Chinese carved soapstone mountain, 20th century, length 72 cm

A soapstone 'chi-dragon' seal, Attributed to Hu Jue (1840-1910)…

Hu Jue's Soapstone Chi-Dragon Seal

A soapstone 'chi-dragon' seal, Attributed to Hu Jue (1840-1910) 3.9 cm high, 54g

A soapstone arhat, signed Wei Rufen to the base 11.2 cm high…

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

A Chinese carved soapstone statue, 20th century, 15 cm high

Chinese Carved Soapstone Statue, 20th Century

A Chinese carved soapstone statue, 20th century, 15 cm high

A pair of Chinese carved stone Foo dogs and two soapstone…

Chinese Stone Foo Dogs and Soapstone Carvings Set

A pair of Chinese carved stone Foo dogs and two soapstone carvings, 20th century, (4 items), the Foo dogs 16 cm high

Carved soapstone Foo dog, 15 cm high,

15cm Soapstone Foo Dog Statue

Carved soapstone Foo dog, 15 cm high,

Chinese carved soapstone blossom sculpture height 33 cm, with…

Chinese Soapstone Blossom Sculpture with Box

Chinese carved soapstone blossom sculpture height 33 cm, with box

Two Chinese figures on stands including: carved soapstone…

Chinese Standing Figures on Stands

Two Chinese figures on stands including: carved soapstone standing figure, on carved stone base, height 24 cm, and a green moulded standing figure, on carved wood stand, height 19 cm.

A Chinese soapstone figurine height 21 cm

Chinese Soapstone Figurine - 21cm

A Chinese soapstone figurine height 21 cm

Ornately carved Oriental soapstone vase decorated with birds…

Carved Oriental Soapstone Vase with Birds and Flowers

Ornately carved Oriental soapstone vase decorated with birds and flowers

Pair of early 20th century Chinese soapstone uncarved chops,…

Chinese Soapstone Uncarved Chops Pair

Pair of early 20th century Chinese soapstone uncarved chops, height 18 cm

Five Chinese carved soapstone figures, detailed in traditional…

Chinese Soapstone Carved Figures with Stands

Five Chinese carved soapstone figures, detailed in traditional robes and poses. Various tones. Each on a carved stand. Tallest Height 15.8 cm.