Two Carved Stone Figures

Description:

Two Carved Stone Figures, China, a lapis lazuli standing woman depicted holding a vase of flowers in her left hand and a pick in her right, on wood stand, ht. 5 3/4, and a soapstone apsara soaring beneath the moon amidst clouds, stone of creamy yellow shading to a dark base, ht. 6 in.
Estimate $300-500

lapis figure with multiple repairs (some with glue residue) : lower left of robe and right sleeve, the handle of the pick, the flower vase


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