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Description
This is an intricately carved soapstone sculpture of a seascape. three figures are performing some sort of rite and they are surrounded by fish, coral, etc. There is also a pagoda featured in the sculpture. They only condition issue is a broken fish on the bottom of the piece.
Category
Asian Art
Medium
Soapstone
Distinguishing marks
None that I can see
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
12" by 11" by 3"
Date Period
early 20th century or earlier
Weight
15 pounds
History
My mother purchased this in the late 1950s from an elderly man whose wife had died and he was selling off items they had collected during their marriage.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$10
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