Posted 1 year ago
dav2no1
(839 items)
Carved Soapstone Shou Lao (Shou Xing)?
Approximately 4" x 6"
Weight: 1.43 lbs (.65 kg)
I belueve this is Shou Lao (Shou Xing), the Taoist god of longevity? Any suggestions or comments welcome.
I also believe it's Soapstone..its very heavy for its size. The base appears to be carved separately and attached with a couple joints. The carving is detailed but not super finely detailed.
I bought this piece from a company that buys overstock products and storage units. There were several other Asian vases and stuff near this piece, so I assume it came out of the same unit.
Here's another Soapstone carving I own. I just updated the pictures..
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/286084-chinese-stone-carving#comment-1432198
That's pretty cool Dave!!
Thanks Scott!