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Vintage Soapstone Carving - Chinese
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Add a touch of authentic Oriental elegance to your collection with this vintage sculpture, hand-carved from a single piece of natural soapstone (steatite). This piece beautifully combines detailed openwork craftsmanship with traditional form, featuring rich floral branches that intricately connect a tall vase to a wider decorative basin.
* Dimensions & Weight: A substantial, heavy piece weighing a solid 638 grams and measuring a compact 12 x 13 cm—making it ideal as a sturdy desk paperweight or display item.
* Origin Markings: The authentic hand-etched inscription "中国" (China) appears in two separate locations (on the neck of the tall vase and the side of the basin), certifying its mid-century adversarial production for the export market.
* Material & Color: Genuine soapstone in warm, mottled earth tones (brown, ochre, and soft reddish hues) with the characteristic smooth, waxy texture unique to this mineral.
* Condition: Beautiful vintage condition with its original natural patina. It shows minor, unique structural irregularities typical of hand-carved soft stone art. A perfect accent piece for collectors of Asian art or Chinoiserie
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ConditionVery goodColorsBrown, OrangeMaterialStoneNumber of items1Height12 cmWidth13 cmDepth4 cmSigns of usageScratches
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Private sellerBucurești, RomaniaOn Whoppah since July 2026 • 0 sales