Vintage Soapstone Carving of a Phoenix and Peonies
Vintage Soapstone Carving of a Phoenix and Peonies
Vintage Soapstone Carving of a Phoenix and Peonies
Vintage Soapstone Carving of a Phoenix and Peonies
Vintage Soapstone Carving of a Phoenix and Peonies
Vintage Soapstone Carving of a Phoenix and Peonies
Vintage Soapstone Carving of a Phoenix and Peonies
Vintage Soapstone Carving of a Phoenix and Peonies
Vintage Soapstone Carving of a Phoenix and Peonies
Vintage Soapstone Carving of a Phoenix and Peonies
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Vintage Soapstone Carving of a Phoenix and Peonies

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Soapstone is one of the favorite medium of stone carvers.  The softness of the rock is easier to carve resulting in fanciful and elaborate carvings.  This mustard color rock features a phoenix with trailing tail feathers standing in front of large peony blossoms, and craggy rocks form the background.  The carving is supported by a brown soapstone base. The phoenix is the emblem of the empress and the peony is queen of all flowers in China.  Together they symbolize beauty and majesty

Dating: post 1970

Dimensions: 5.25" x 3.25" x 9.5" high

Condition: due to the softness of the stone, the carving is vulnerable to chips.  There are no visible losses but do not expect perfection.  Usually a small chip can be rounded out so it is hard to discern.