
A Sectional Soapstone Carving of a Lady
The standing figure with her hands hidden in her sleeves
Her robes incised with Dragons among clouds above breaking waves
The body carved from Shoushan soapstone
Her head carved from creamy brown Shoushan soapstone
Separate replacement alabaster base
Chinese 17/18thC
Height of figure excluding base: 11 1/4″ (28.3 cm)
Condition: chip to end of her left hand sleeve and small chip to tip of her nose filled