A Chinese Carved Soapstone Vase with Dragons

20th century, a tall carved soapstone vase with two dragons in high relief to the front chasing a flaming pearl amidst swirling clouds, they encircle a carved medallion of double happiness, the vase rests in a carved pillowy cloud.

17 1/2 in.

Collection of a Gentleman, Yadkinville, North Carolina

Some nicks to edges; a long fissure or crack to lower front of vase and to back of vase; some light scattered scratches.