A soapstone brush rest

Qing dynasty, Early 20th century
Length: 5 1/4 in. (13 cm.)
Width: 1 1/2 in. (3.9 cm.)
Height: 2 3/4 in. (6.8 cm.)

A soapstone brush rest of reddish-brown color with lighter and black inclusions, carved to depict the God of Longevity Shou Lao holding a peach in one hand and a staff with the other, seated next to a bowl of peaches.

Provenance: Private collection, Chicago

Ref. 979984

US$1,800