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TWO SOAPSTONE FIGURAL CARVINGS 17th/18th century (2)
TWO SOAPSTONE FIGURAL CARVINGS 17th/18th century (2)
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Description
TWO SOAPSTONE FIGURAL CARVINGS
17th/18th century
The first depicting a warrior, dressed in elaborate armoured robes, an infant supported at the front, the figure in an animated stance, the details heightened in coloured pigments and gilt; the second depicting a standing scholar, the robes finely incised with dragons emerging from cloud scrolls.
The tallest 21cm (8 1/4in) high. (2).
Footnotes:
十七/十八世紀 壽山石雕人物立像 兩件

One of the figures is Mu Guiying, the legendary female General of the Northern Song Dynasty. She is said to have given birth on the battlefield whilst leading her army into battle. Here she is depicted with her infant tucked into the front of her armour.
Condition
The warrior: Drill hole to each of the feet. General old wear, gilt and pigment losses. A few nibbles to the extremities. Hairline to the reverse of the robes.

Two drill holes to the base. Some areas of restoration including the hands and the tablets, part of the head/hat, the ends of the feet. Some cracks.
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TWO SOAPSTONE FIGURAL CARVINGS 17th/18th century (2)

Estimate £1,200 - £1,500
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