Chinese Carved Soapstone Animal Vase

Stained black and deeply cut giving the surfaces a three dimensional effect. Depicted is an ibex attacked by dogs, above which is a monkey feeding a honeycomb slice to a pair of birds.

10.5 x 8 in.

Private Collection, Concord, North Carolina

Large fractures on the back with evidence of old glue repairs, chips and loss throughout. Broken fragments are included with the vase.

$200 - 400