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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Category Pattern or Item Description Year Priced Soapstone Group Oriental Figures, Sages, Women, Scrolling Tree Shape Pedestal, 19 In. 2006 Soapstone Vase 8 Relief Carved Monkeys & Birds, 11 In. 2006 Soapstone Vase Relief Flowers & Leaves, 11 In. 2006 Soapstone Figurine Goddess Kuan Yin Holding Scepter, Gold Lacquer Inlay, Chinese, 1800s, 17 In. 2005 Soapstone Figurine Meijin, Cloud Pattern Robe, Holding Peach, Flower Basket, C.1810, 8 3/4 In. 2005 Soapstone Finger Moistener Googly-eyed Carp, Rosewood Stand, Chinese, 1800s, 2 x 5 3/4 In. 2005 Soapstone Mortar Pestle Turned Mortar, Pedestal Base 2005 Soapstone Panel Carved, Trees, Water Birds, Bamboo, Stilted Buildings, Teak Frame, 20 x 13 In. 2005 Soapstone Vases 2 Vases Joined By Carved Leaves, Birds, Japan, 8 1/2 In. 2005 Soapstone Vases 3 Vases Joined By Carved Leaves, Birds, Japan, 10 1/2 In. 2005 Soapstone Mortar & Pestle Turned Mortar, Pedestal Base, 4 X 4 1/2 In. 2005 Soapstone Carving 3 Dragons, Beige, Ocher, Russet, Chinese, Qing Dynasty, 3 3/4 In. 2004 Soapstone Seal Carved, Chinese, 11 In. 2004 Soapstone Seal Scholars & Animals Under Pine Trees, Chinese, 11 In., Pair 2004 Soapstone Vase Tiger, Monkeys, Birds Around 2 Urns, 19th Century, 6 1/3 x 11 In. 2004 Soapstone Figurine Foo Dog, Engraved Block, 7 In., Pair 2003 Soapstone Figurine Servant, Kneeling Before Woman, Holding Fan, 3 In. 2003 Soapstone Indian Head Early 19th Century, 9 In. 2003 Soapstone Carving Young Boy, Girl, Exaggerated Produce, Chinese, 6 In., Pair 2002 Soapstone Figurine Chickens, Rooster & Chicks, Artist Signed Chinese Characters, 10 In. 2002 Soapstone Figurine Foo Lion Resting On Platform, 19th Century, 5 In. 2002 Soapstone Figurine Maiden Seated With Lute, Pair Of Shoes, 3 3/4 In. 2002 Soapstone Figurine Meijin, Seated On Rock, Holding Lotus, 6 In. 2002 Soapstone Figurine Mother, Kneeling, Holding Her Child, Sarah Nastapoke, C.1960 2002 Soapstone Figurine Seal, Carved Dragon, Phoenix, Clouds, 19th Century, 8 In., Pair 2002
