Soapstone Brush Pot

Description:

Soapstone Brush Pot, China, late 19th/early 20th century, cylindrical, the sides finely carved in a continuous relief depicting figures in various attitudes in a rustic landscape, trees and plants dyed green, the stone of pale ochre color, ht. 4 3/4, dia. 4 1/8 in.
Estimate $300-500

Hairlines and natural fissures along the sides and to the base

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