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VINTAGE HAND CARVED CHINESE SHOUSHAN STONE
320.000 K.D
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Product Details
This image displays a traditional hand-carved Chinese soapstone sculpture, frequently designed to function as an ornate lid or structural piece for a large Chinese Incense Burner (Koro).
Key Characteristics & Symbols
- Guardian Lions (Foo Dogs): The sculpture features multiple intricately carved Chinese Foo Dogs, which traditionally symbolize protection, power, and good fortune.
- Concentric Openwork Balls: The open lattice spheres intertwined with the figures resemble miniature Chinese Puzzle Balls (sometimes known as "devil's work balls"). These spheres are carved from a single piece of stone and represent patience and supreme craftsmanship.
- Material: It is crafted from soapstone (steatite) or Shoushan Stone, a soft, dense mineral favored by Chinese artisans for centuries due to its smooth texture and ease of detailed carving.
These elaborate multi-figure arrangements were highly popular during the late Qing Dynasty into the mid-20th century, serving as both elegant home decor and practical incense vess
measures approximately: 16cm height 25 length
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VINTAGE HAND CARVED CHINESE SHOUSHAN STONE
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