A Chinese soapstone figurine, circa 1900, in mottled russet and…
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A Chinese soapstone figurine, circa 1900, in mottled russet and ochre, a ruyi and scroll holding figure in flowing robes accompanied by a fu dog, atop a low wooden stand. Height 19.5 cm. (on stand)

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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

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