Big Chinese 'Monkeys and squirrels' sculpture with basins - NO RESERVE PRICE - Soapstone - China - Qing dynasty (1644-1912, 大清)
A big Chinese 'Monkeys and squirrels' soapstone sculpture with basins. China, Qing dynasty. Rare!
A Chinese fully relief soapstone carving of two water basins amidst group of monkeys and squirrels. The natural color and texture of the stone were used to highlight details of carving. Engraved flowers on the higher basin.
Dimensions: height - 15,4 cm; width – 24,5 cm; depth – 5,5 cm. Weight - 1255 g.
Conditions report: old restoration on the back-top-left corner of the higher basin. No other damages visible. Check pictures for details.
Daylight and UV-light pictures included.
Provenance: private collection, Netherlands.
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A big Chinese 'Monkeys and squirrels' soapstone sculpture with basins. China, Qing dynasty. Rare!
A Chinese fully relief soapstone carving of two water basins amidst group of monkeys and squirrels. The natural color and texture of the stone were used to highlight details of carving. Engraved flowers on the higher basin.
Dimensions: height - 15,4 cm; width – 24,5 cm; depth – 5,5 cm. Weight - 1255 g.
Conditions report: old restoration on the back-top-left corner of the higher basin. No other damages visible. Check pictures for details.
Daylight and UV-light pictures included.
Provenance: private collection, Netherlands.
Worldwide delivery with online tracking.