Prezzo:150 €
Comune:Borgoricco (PD)
Carved soapstone sculpture of Shoulao, multi-coloured soapstone - China - 1900-1920
In good condition
A beautifully finely carved sculpture of a standing Chinese sage with a long beard and a bald, peach-shaped head. In his right hand, he holds a large, gnarly staff, and in his left hand he holds a peach as a symbol of long life. He wears a long, classic gown with frayed ends. Sculpture is mounted on a wooden pedestth century).
Sculpture is made from a unique piece of soapstone with many colours, including black and red. On the left side of his face, we see many spots, the coveted 'chicken blood' stone (with naturred veins, this type of stone is only found in the province of Fujian, China).
Condition: Some signs of age, wear, and small chipping. Otherwise, the sculpture is completely pristine.
Date: approx. 1900-1920.
Height: 17.7 cm.
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