Soapstone
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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strkey:soapstone (Soapstone | Alabaster, Ivory, Jade, Marble & other Natural Materials) eBay Auctions
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Category Pattern or Item Description Year Priced Soapstone Ashtray Goldfish, Gray 1995 Soapstone Bed Warmer 6 1/8 X 8 1/8 In. 1997 Soapstone Bookends Carved, With Vase Of Flowers, Early 20th Century, 5 x 7 In., Pair 1999 Soapstone Bookends Foo Dog, Signed 1998 Soapstone Bookends Hoti, 7 1/2 In. 1998 Soapstone Bookends Pair 1999 Soapstone Box Carved, Leaf Shape, Lacquer, Chinese, 4 1/2 In. 2008 Soapstone Box Flowers, Carved, Brass Mounts, Foo Dog Finial, Chinese, 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 In. 2009 Soapstone Box Monkey & Bear, Small 1996 Soapstone Box Stylized Horse 1995 Soapstone Brush Pot Horse, Under Pine Tree, Relief Carved, Pierced Base, Asia, 6 In. 2010 Soapstone Brush Rest Mountain Landscape Design, Pavilions, 1900, 6 In. 1998 Soapstone Brush Washer Lotus Leaf & Flower, Yellow, Chinese, 1800s, 2 1/2 In. 2007 Soapstone Buddha Seated, Wooden Base, Chinese, 20th Century, 8 x 6 In. 2008 Soapstone Candlestick Turned, Petal Rim, Square Base, 8 1/2 In., Pair 2001 Soapstone Carving 3 Dragons, Beige, Ocher, Russet, Chinese, Qing Dynasty, 3 3/4 In. 2004 Soapstone Carving Dragon, On Cloud, Japan, Early 1900s, 6 In. 2006 Soapstone Carving Landscape, Dwellings, Trees, Mountains, PeopleÂ’s Republic Of China, 16 In. 2001 Soapstone Carving Panel, Flower, Bird, Jade, Carnelian, Frame, Stand, 9 1/2 X 11 1/2 In. 2006 Soapstone Carving Young Boy, Girl, Exaggerated Produce, Chinese, 6 In., Pair 2002 Soapstone Censer Qilin Form, Chinese, 20th Century, 7 1/2 In. 2010 Soapstone Figurine Boulder, Carved Figures, Pine Trees, Green To Brown, Chinese, 6 In. 2010 Soapstone Figurine Buddhist Saint, Seated, On Rocky Outcrop, Chinese, 18th Century, 7 In. 2009 Soapstone Figurine Bull, Yellow, Dark Brown, Chinese, Early 20th Century, 10 In. 2009 Soapstone Figurine Carved, Immortal, Seated, Goats, Chinese, 20th Century 2008
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