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20C Medium Chinese Soapstone Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20c medium Chinese soapstone carving.
Made in China in the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving Running Horses, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese soapstone carving running horses, Mid-20th Century.
The large magnificent soapstone
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving Bird and Fruit on Wooden Stand
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Soapstone Carving Bird and Fruit on Wooden Stand in different natural colors, H 5 cm(2 in
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20th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Stone
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century.
Shoushan stone carving is
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a stunning
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Fine Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The finely detailed Chinese soapstone carving from the 20th century portrays a picturesque mountain
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th century.
Shoushan stone carving is
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
large Chinese soapstone carving of Chinese carrots
Located in New York, NY
38in(H) x 16in(W) x 9in(D) are the overall dimensions of the carving including its carved wooden
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
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Overall, this Chinese soapstone carving is a masterful blend of craftsmanship, color symbolism, and
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carving Of Man And Woman Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
Qing Dynasty soapstone carving depicting a man, a woman and a foo dog sitting and laughing. The
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Early 20thc Chinese Soapstone Carving of Flowers
Birds on Teakwood Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
This very lovely soapstone sculpture is intricately carved and features two vases and a smaller
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
$451 Sale Price
30% Off
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese yellow soapstone carving from the mid-20th century is depicting a village scene, is a
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Carved Soapstone Lychee Fruit Branch
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautifully Chinese soapstone carving of Lychee fruit branch and leaves with insect, bug, beetle or
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Late 20th Century Chinese Natural Specimens
Materials
Soapstone
20C Chinese Soapstone Foo Dog Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone foo dog carving.
Made in China in the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Mountain, Village And Sitting Man Carving
Located in Bradenton, FL
Qing Dynasty soapstone carving depicting an intricate scene of a mountainside, a sitting man, and a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Large Qing Dynasty Chinese Soapstone Monkeys Group Carving
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A rare large Chinese soapstone monkey group sculpture dating to the early 19th century, featuring
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Monumental Chinese Buddhist Mountain Monastery Soapstone Carving is a masterful work of art
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Carved Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Chinese Soapstone carved box.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Radiating Yellow Buddhist Soapstone Carving, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The radiating yellow soapstone carving depicts a serene and spiritually evocative scene set in the
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Carved Soapstone Desk Seal
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century soapstone desk seal. Features a Chinese character sitting with gourds, from Qing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone polished bowl.
Made in China in the early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Asian Soapstone Carving Of Travelling Villagers, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished surface, unfolds a scene of movement and
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Carved Chinese Qing Soapstone Arhat Figure
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century carved Chinese Soapstone Arhat figure in the style of the Qing dynasty. Intricately
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Ring Dish
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone polished ring dish.
Made in China in the early 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Asian Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The Chinese mustard soapstone carving from the mid-20th century, depicting a village scene centered
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20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of 20C Chinese Soapstone Carved Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely pair of 20C Chinese Soapstone carved bookends.
Made in China in the early
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Asian Mustard-Yellow Soapstone Carving Depicting Village Scene, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished mustard yellow surface, serves as a canvas for
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Asian Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Mountain Village Landscape, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
soapstone surface adds realism to the carving, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The craftsmanship
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Soapstone Seal, Carved and Polished, China 1930, Republic Period, China 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Seal is in Soapstone, in white color. This has been made in China.
The Period is the Republic
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
$430 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 3 Small Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely set of 3 small Chinese carved soapstone sculptures.
Made in China in the
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Black Soapstone Sculpture "Foo Dog" China 20th Century
Located in Prato, IT
China, sec. XX
In black soapstone.
Traces of red painting.
Size: cm 24 x 7 x 18.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Chinese Carved Soapstone Spill Vase
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptionally hand-carved antique Chinese soapstone spill vase - spill holder (see below
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Export Finely Carved Soapstone Scholars/ Tea Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export finely carved soapstone scholars/ tea pot
With deeply carved floral and vine
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
EARLY 20TH CENTRY CHINESE HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE DECORATiVE POT
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
A striking early 20th-century Chinese soapstone pot, generously sized and
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Finely Carved Chinese Landscape And Figure Mustard Colored Soapstone
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century finely carved mustard colored soapstone. Features intricate Asian figures amongst
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
c. 1900 Chinese Soapstone Figure of Shouxing, God of Longevity
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1900 Chinese soapstone figure of Shouxing, God of Longevity. Well carved holding a peach and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
EARLY 20TH CENTRY ORIENTAL CHINESE HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE DECORATiVE VASES
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
A charming pair of early 20th-century Chinese soapstone vases, expertly hand
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Carved Chinese Soapstone Figure Of Man With Foo Dog
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century carved Chinese soapstone figure. Features a smiling figure with a foo dog on his
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
EARLY 20TH CENTRY ORIENTAL CHINESE HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE DECORATiVE POT
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
A striking early 20th-century Chinese soapstone pot, generously sized and
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
EARLY 20TH CENTRY ORIENTAL CHINESE HAND CARVED FLOWERS SOAPSTONE DECORATiVE POT
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
A charming pair of early 20th-century Chinese soapstone vases, expertly hand
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
EARLY 20TH CENTRY ORIENTAL CHINESE LARGE HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE DECORATiVE POT
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
A striking early 20th-century Chinese soapstone pot, generously sized and
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
A Chinese Carved Soapstone Figure of A Fisherman, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Carved Soapstone Figure of A Fisherman, Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Soapstone Vase with Dragons
Located in Richmond, VA
Late 19th-early 20th century Chinese carved soapstone vase with dragons.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
A matched pair of Chinese soapstone hand carved figures circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This decorative pair of soapstone carvings depicts traditionally dressed figures of a man and woman
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Late 19th Century Chinese Qingtian Stone (Soapstone) Carved Scholar
s Brush Rest
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century Qingtian stone (soapstone) carved scholar's brush rest, Chinese. A landscape
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Carved Yellow Soapstone Figure of Guanyin, Chinese circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The finely carved full length figure of 'The Goddess of Compassion, Kindness & Mercy' shown attired in flowing robes, her hair worn in high chignon with her face effecting a serene a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Set of 4 Antique Foo Dogs, hand carved in soapstone, China 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
. This small figurines are made in soapstone. These mythical lion-like creatures are a traditional
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Pair Of Antique Oriental Dog Bookend, Chinese, Soapstone, Dog of Fo, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Oriental dog bookends. A Chinese, soapstone decorative 'Dog of Fo' book
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Antique 1880s Chinese Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
20th Century Chinese Soapstone Guanyin Figure Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
20th century Chinese soapstone Guanyin figure sculpture.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
EARLY 20TH CENTRY ORIENTAL CHiNESE HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE DECORATIVE 2 POTS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
A beautifully hand-carved early 20th-century Chinese soapstone ornament
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20th Century British Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
EARLY 20TH CENTRY ORIENTAL CHINESE HAND CARVED FLORAL SOAPSTONE DECORATiVE POT
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
An elegant early 20th-century Chinese soapstone pot, expertly hand-carved
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20th Century British Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950
Located in New York, NY
. Highly decorative and fitting for any interior style. Fantastic openwork carving of a dragon amidst
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Large Qing Dynasty Chinese Soapstone Statue Nicely Carved Flower Bird Vase
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese statue. The artist really did it's best on this one.
The pictures are a bit
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
$580 Sale Price
61% Off
Finely Carved Soapstone Buddhist Stele of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Guanyin
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
In Indian Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara is a male Bodhisattva, however in Chinese Buddhism he takes the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Bloodstone Carved Seal
Located in Norwood, NJ
Nicely carved red/orange Chinese hardstone seal. Bloodstone or "chicken blood" soapstone hand
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Fish Carving 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese Soapstone fish carving 20th century.
This exquisite soapstone sculpture is a unique
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20th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese soapstone carving you’re looking for. A Chinese soapstone carving — often made from stone, soapstone and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Chinese soapstone carving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Chinese soapstone carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular.
How Much is a Chinese Soapstone Carving?
Prices for a Chinese soapstone carving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,200.
Finding the Right Sculptures-carvings for You
Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.
In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.
From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.
Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.
Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.
Questions About Chinese Soapstone Carving
- What is soapstone carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A soapstone carving is a sculpture that’s carved from soft stone referred to as soapstone. Soapstone is a metamorphic rock that has a large composition of talc, which is a very soft stone or mineral, making it easy to carve and popular for novices and experienced artists. Shop a collection of soapstone carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify soapstone carvings, hold them up to a light. Soapstone will appear greasy or pearly. You should also see a small amount of light passing through the stone because it is semi-translucent. On 1stDibs, find a collection of soapstone carvings.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Chinese seal carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese seal carving refers to the traditional art of engraving the active side of a stamp or seal. Typically, the seals were made using stone, but bamboo, bone and wood could also be used. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic Chinese seal carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.
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