An archaistic soapstone moonflask
Lot-No. 242
Proceeds : 500 €
China, 19th/20th cent. Carved red-brown soapstone with light veining. Characteristic shape with ring-handles at the side in the shape of mythical beasts. Both sides with large archaistic relief decoration. The cover with beast-shaped pommel (min. chip). H. 28 cm.
An archaistic soapstone moonflask
An archaistic soapstone moonflask
Lot-No. 242
Proceeds : 500 €
China, 19th/20th cent. Carved red-brown soapstone with light veining. Characteristic shape with ring-handles at the side in the shape of mythical beasts. Both sides with large archaistic relief decoration. The cover with beast-shaped pommel (min. chip). H. 28 cm.