Asian Art II - 18th May 2016
Lot 449
A PAIR OF CHINESE SOAPSTONE CARVINGS OF SEATED FIGURES 19TH CENTURY One depicting Chang'e
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £900
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A PAIR OF CHINESE SOAPSTONE CARVINGS OF SEATED FIGURES
19TH CENTURY
One depicting Chang'e, goddess of the Moon with a rabbit at her feet, the other a reclining gentleman, each with cloud-decorated robes, raised on hardwood fitted stands, together with a gilt metal filigree bracelet, inlaid with four amethyst cabochons, 9cm max. (5)