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Soapstone is a mineral that was used for foot warmers or griddles because of its heat-retaining properties. Soapstone was carved into figurines and bowls in many countries in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Most of the soapstone seen today is from China or Japan. Green Mountain Soapstone Corporation is the largest supplier of soapstone to the United States. It is still being carved in the old styles.
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| Category | Pattern or Item | Description | Year Priced | | Soapstone | Figurine | Lion, Carved, 7 x 12 In. | 2009 | | Soapstone | Figurine | Scholar, Seated, Carved, Chinese, 19th Century, 6 x 4 1/2 In. | 2008 | | Soapstone | Guanyin | Holding Scroll, Lotus Throne, Rock Crystal, 20th Century, 10 1/4 x 6 In. | 2008 | | Soapstone | Buddha | Seated, Wooden Base, Chinese, 20th Century, 8 x 6 In. | 2008 | | Soapstone | Figurine | Man, Foo Dog, Chinese, 2 In. | 2008 | | Soapstone | Figurine | Female Immortal, Chinese, 19th Century, 11 3/4 In. | 2008 | | Soapstone | Figurine | Immortal, Dragon, Chinese, 6 1/2 x 10 In. | 2008 | | Soapstone | Figurine | Carved, Immortal, Seated, Goats, Chinese, 20th Century | 2008 | | Soapstone | Figurine | Pagoda, 7 Tier, Bird Finial, Carved Bells, Original Wood Case, 28 1/4 In. | 2008 | | Soapstone | Figurine | Meiren, Flowers, Fungus, Crane, Chinese, Early 20th Century | 2008 | | Soapstone | Box | Carved, Leaf Shape, Lacquer, Chinese, 4 1/2 In. | 2008 | | Soapstone | Brush Washer | Lotus Leaf & Flower, Yellow, Chinese, 1800s, 2 1/2 In. | 2007 | | Soapstone | Figurine | Girl Feeding Goose, Chinese, 20th Century, 2 In. | 2007 | | Soapstone | Figurine | Manjushii On Lion, Chinese, 1800s, 9 In. | 2007 | | Soapstone | Figurine | Musicians Playing Instruments, 5 1/2 X 3 1/4 In. | 2007 | | Soapstone | Figurine | Quan Yin, Chinese, 11 In. | 2007 | | Soapstone | Group | Quan Yin Riding Horse, Chinese, 12 In. | 2007 | | Soapstone | Group | Water Buffalo, Chinese, 8 In. | 2007 | | Soapstone | Incense Burner | Hand Carved, Green, Cover, Chinese, 18 X 20 In. | 2007 | | Soapstone | Seal | Scholars, Mountain, T'ien Huang Stone, Chinese, Early 1900s, 2 1/4 In. | 2007 | | Soapstone | Carving | Dragon, On Cloud, Japan, Early 1900s, 6 In. | 2006 | | Soapstone | Carving | Panel, Flower, Bird, Jade, Carnelian, Frame, Stand, 9 1/2 X 11 1/2 In. | 2006 | | Soapstone | Figurine | Man Offering Wine Cup To Woman, 6 In. | 2006 | | Soapstone | Figurine | Quan Yin Seated, Chinese, 19th Century, 9 3/4 In. | 2006 | | Soapstone | Group | Carved, Pierced Sphere, Foo Dogs, Chinese, 20th Century, 16 In. | 2006 |
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