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Finely Carved Chinese Soapstone Desk Seal of a Large Corpulant Budha
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Finely Carved Chinese Soapstone Desk Seal of a Large Corpulant Budha

19th century
Description

A finely carved Chinese soapstone desk seal depicting a large corpulant Budha with a string of money decorating one side of him and a food basket on the other on the base is a seal Circa 1870. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing

1820 to 1880 China.

Very good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.6cm (2.99")
Width
8.2cm (3.23")
Depth
3.2cm (1.26")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Chinese Soapstone Desk Seal to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA628948
Dealers Internal Reference
2228
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Description
A finely carved Chinese soapstone desk seal depicting a large corpulant Budha with a string of money decorating one side of him and a food basket on the other on the base is a seal Circa 1870. There is a £10 charge for postage and packing

1820 to 1880 China.

Very good condition.

Height
7.6cm (2.99")
Width
8.2cm (3.23")
Depth
3.2cm (1.26")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Chinese Soapstone Desk Seal to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA628948
Dealers Internal Ref
2228
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A carved reddish-brown soapstone desk seal depicting a seated, smiling Buddha figure with draped robes.
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Archive I A carved reddish-brown soapstone desk seal depicting a seated, smiling Buddha figure with draped robes.

Finely Carved Chinese Soapstone Desk Seal of a Large Corpulant Budha

Archive II A carved reddish-brown soapstone desk seal depicting a seated, smiling Buddha figure with draped robes. View II
Archive III A carved reddish-brown soapstone desk seal depicting a seated, smiling Buddha figure with draped robes. View III
Archive IV A carved reddish-brown soapstone desk seal depicting a seated, smiling Buddha figure with draped robes. View IV
Archive V A carved reddish-brown soapstone desk seal depicting a seated, smiling Buddha figure with draped robes. View V
Archive VI A carved reddish-brown soapstone desk seal depicting a seated, smiling Buddha figure with draped robes. View VI
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A carved reddish-brown soapstone desk seal depicting a seated, smiling Buddha figure with draped robes.
Finely Carved Chinese Soapstone Desk Seal of a Large Corpulant Budha
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A carved reddish-brown soapstone desk seal depicting a seated, smiling Buddha figure with draped robes.
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FAQs

Soapstone, or steatite, has been utilised in China for centuries as an accessible medium for decorative art and scholar objects. Its relative softness allows intricate carving, often depicting deities, natural scenes, or symbolic figures associated with good fortune and prosperity.

Carved seals are typically fashioned from solid soapstone blocks using hand chisels and gouges to form figures or relief patterns. The stone features natural colour variations due to mineral inclusions, and the bases are often left smooth or carved with Chinese characters.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved tool marks, natural stone veining, and a smooth, slightly waxy patina from handling over time. They are heavier than resin reproductions and show soft wear along raised edges rather than crisp mould lines.

A soapstone carving serves as a textured accent on a executive desk, dark timber bookshelf, or console table. Grouping stone carvings alongside brass desktop items or framed prints creates a curated focal point.

Clean soapstone with a soft, dry cloth or a slightly damp microfibre towel to remove dust. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, acids, or submersion in water, as soapstone is porous and easily damaged by abrasive substances.
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