An impressive and quite rare Hand Carved Soapstone Standing Asian Figure of a Japanese or Chinese Gentleman standing on one foot, carrying a circular disk type object on his back, ending on a square Sopastone carved base on a square polished brass platform. The carving is in colours of browns and dark cream, made in China during the last half of the Nineteenth Century. Condition: Good allover condition, with no losses to carving. The base is bolted to the body underneath. Height: (entire including brass base) 9.25'' (23.5cm). Width: (at base) 4.25'' (10.5cm). Depth: (at base) 4.25� (10.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Worldwide Store to door shipping offered by Seller in-house. Soapstone (also known as steatite or soaprock) is a talc-schist, which is a type of metamorphic rock. It is composed largely of the magnesium-rich mineral talc. It is produced by dynamo thermal metamorphism and metasomatism, which occur in subduction zones, changing rocks by heat and pressure, with influx of fluids but without melting. It has been a carving medium for thousands of years especially by Chinese------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We are proud to be able to say we run one of the most successful Antique Shops in Dublin, together with our partner Shop Martin Fennelly Antiques and have an exceptional on-line selling reputation, just have a glance through our "TESTIMONIALS" link. We specialize in the sale of fine quality early furniture and related items. We also offer a varied selection of decorative items to include Traveling Writing Slopes, Tea Caddies and exceptional fitted Jewellery Caskets. Exquisite collection of French & English Porcelain as well as a variety of ormolu & bronze decorative items including a selection of electric Table Lamps offered with hand made silk shades.We welcome inquiries from private buyers, the interior decorator and art an...