A soapstone carving

Qing dynasty, Late 19th to early 20th century
Length: 5 1/4 in. (12.8 cm.)
Width: 2 in. (4.5 cm.)
Height: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm.)

An elegant soapstone carving of a foo-dog and brocade bowl, with three cubs playfully crawling over the beast.

Provenance: Private Collection, Chicago

Ref. 979987

US$2,800