A 19th c Chinese soapstone carved figure group of three pigeons c 1895

A 19th c Chinese soapstone carved figure group of three pigeons c 1895

Code: 10926

Dimensions:

W: 8cm (3.1")H: 11cm (4.3")D: 12.5cm (4.9")

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This most unusual and very fine Chinese hand carved figure group depicts a most uncommon scene of three pigeons gathered together to feed. It is superbly composed and exceptionally well carved in mellow green soapstone with russet inclusions and is in perfect unrestored condition. It is signed with Chinese character marks on its underside.

Circa 1895

Height 11cm x width 12.5cm x depth 8cm