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Material: Soapstone
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 form of the female Bodhisattva, Guanyin - ‘The One Who Hears the Cries of the Worl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Soapstone
1950s Indonesian soapstone chessboard carved composed of 32 pawns
Located in Milan, IT
Indonesian chessboard from the 1950s made of soapstone carved, consisting of 32 tokens of different sizes in green and black. The checkers are housed of their original box lined ins...
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1950s Vintage Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Soapstone Double Koi Snuff Bottle
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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20th Century Chinese Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Soapstone
Antique Ming Dynasty Wood-Carved Buddha and Soapstone Plinth
Located in Vienna, AT
In this listing you will find a rare original piece of historical craftsmanship. On sale is a religious statue of the Buddha. The figurine was attentivel...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Soapstone
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Antique Map of a Bay of Borneo, Indonesia, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'La Baye de l'isle et Ville de Borneo'. Small map depicting a Bay of Borneo.
Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.
Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Smal...
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18th Century Antique Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Finely Carved
Black Forest
Pipe Stand
By Black Forest
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A finely carved "Black Forest' pipe stand. Carved Lindenwood with a single bear standing over a naturalistic base with the pipe holders and astray to fron...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Japanese bronze Koro
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Impressive handmade large and powerfully cast Japanese tripod bronze censer of the 19th century, made during the Meiji period and with mythical animals...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Chinese Black Carved Soapstone Flower Birds 4 Panel Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Looking for a statement piece to elevate your living space? Look no further than this midcentury Chinese 4 Panel Carved Soapstone Brutalist Room Divide...
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1950s Brutalist Vintage Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Soapstone
On Hold
$2,627
H 70.87 in W 63 in D 1.19 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Table Screen
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare 16-17th cenury Ming Dynasty standing table screen. Untoched original condition.
Hand carved wood, the panel is carved with relief details depicting a dragon, cranes, mythical...
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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Buddhist Art of Myanmar by Sylvia Fraser-Lu and Donald Martin Stadtner, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Buddhist Art of Myanmar by Sylvia Fraser-Lu and Donald Martin Stadtner. Published by the New Haven Asia Society Museum, 2015 for an exhibition February 10...
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2010s American Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
$125
H 10.75 in W 9 in D 1 in
Elaborately Carved Antique Beggar
s Bowl Kashkul
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Kashkul carved from half of the giant nutshell of Coco-de-mer likely from Persian Qajar Dynasty circa 18-19th century. Kashkul is a container known as the beggar's bowl, carri...
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Late 18th Century Persian Islamic Antique Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Collection 50 Hand Carved Fishing Lures Angler
s Delight Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Anglers Collection Fifty (50) Antique Hand Carved And Signed Wood Fishing Lures- Rare Find
A museum collection complete with original antique wooden collector lacquered cabinet , kodansu
An unusual one-of-a-kind find collection consisting of fifty (50) Japanese antique fishing lures...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
$1,240 Sale Price / set
56% Off
H 12 in W 13.5 in D 9 in
China Pair Hand Carved "Long Swords" with Custom Presentation Case
Located in South Burlington, VT
An opportunity to acquire a handsomely cased duo (2) of monumental hand carved stone swords or sabers from China. These are no ordinary swords. These unusual swords were probably int...
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20th Century Chinese Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Limestone
$236 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 3 in W 26.758 in D 0.75 in
Ceramic Medieval Chessboard with Chesses, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
This Ceramic Medieval Chess is a ceramic chess set consisting of medieval characters and a wooden chessboard.
Dimensions: cm 26 x 60 x 60.
Good conditions.
The shape of the set reminds an ancient medieval castle.
If you are fascinated by crusaders, knights, steel armor, castles or dragons, this medieval chess set...
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1970s European Vintage Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
18th Century Hirate Clan Samurai Armor with Signed Kabuto Helmet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This is a truly exceptional set of 18th century Samurai armor that is sure to impress any collector or enthusiast. The patinated iron used in its construction has aged beautifully, giving the armor a truly unique appearance that is sure to catch the eye. The brocade silk and cotton padding used to line the armor not only provide a comfortable fit for the wearer, but also add an extra layer of decorative flair.
One of the most striking features of this armor is the crests of the Hirate samurai clan that adorn it. These crests are a symbol of the clan's identity and heritage, and their presence on the armor speaks to the deep connection between samurai warriors and the clans they belonged to.
The Kabuto...
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18th Century Japanese Antique Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
$24,067
H 18 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
A Greek marble funerary stele
Located in London, GB
A Greek marble funerary stele, In the form of a naiskos, the pediment with central roundel and acroteria at the corners, with a scene carved in high relie...
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
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C. 1880 Chinese Carved Soapstone Smokers Set
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1880 carved soapstone smokers set, Chinese. Late Qing dynasty, pre-1891. Monkey holding the match container - with minor loss by stone fault lines. Cigarette holder with well ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Soapstone
Soma Cube 3D Gemstone Puzzle
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
The gemstone Soma Cube by D.A.R. Proyectos is a reimagined classic, a unique combination of 7 brightly coloured gemstones that form a perfect square (in any one of 32 ways to solve!)...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone, Multi-gemstone, Serpentine, Soapstone
Vintage Asian Hand carved Chess Set in Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Asian Hand carved Soap stone chess set in box.
The wooden box fold with the front hand carved and closing with a lion head design.
The board folds up for easy storage. Gree...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Export Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Soapstone
Vintage Italian Marble Chess Board with Hand Carved Pieces
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage heavy alabaster chess set complete board in beige and black marble with elaborately hand carved soapstone chess pieces.
Contains all its pieces...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Soapstone
Pair of Chinese Flowering Plant Models in Soapstone and Hardstone
Located in London, GB
These beautiful models of flowering shrubs date from the turn of the 20th Century in China, and are intricately constructed from carved pieces of soapstone. The detailing on the leav...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Soapstone
Chine Budai Fat Laughing Buddha, Soapstone, Early 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice soapstone sculpture representing sitting Budai, the face is finely carved. Very good quality of execution
The laughing Buddha or Budai is the he god of contentment and happiness...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Soapstone
Life Style Collection of Objects from the Estate of Paul
Bunny Mellon
Located in Hudson, NY
This widely diverse collection of small objects comes from the estate of Paul & Bunny Mellon and comprises things from the estate. Some of the objects are made in the studio on the property, the two vintage travel games (a late 1930s mahjong set & a leather covered backgammon set from France 8 across 5 deep & 2 tall) are from Mrs. Mellon's personal travel gear, the hand-sculpted Terracotta bust is family related and is date in pencil 1958 & signed by the artist, as is the very nice enamel copper plaque portrait dated 1929 and artist signed with the location Geneva. The plaque comes with a small frame found with the plaque but is not set into the frame. The lovely hand beaded pair of floral arrangements in small miniature terracotta pots are most likely made to her order as decorative gifts or for table settings 4 inches tall, the pair of match box covers decorated with shells are also handmade as well as the decoupaged & reverse painted set of glass shell coasters. The collection also includes a number of oriental objects. A very nice 19th Century Japanese lacquered inro...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Soapstone Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Carrara Marble, Soapstone, Bronze, Copper
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