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    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.

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    1. dav2no1 dav2no1, 1 year ago
      Here's another Soapstone carving I own. I just updated the pictures..

      https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/286084-chinese-stone-carving#comment-1432198
    2. jscott0363 jscott0363, 1 year ago
      That's pretty cool Dave!!
    3. dav2no1 dav2no1, 1 year ago
      Thanks Scott!

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