Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Soapstone Brush Pot and Inkwell Featuring Intricate Openwork Foliage and Fruit Accents

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Country of Origin: China (specifically regions famous for soapstone quarrying and carving like Shoushan in Fujian province).Estimated Era: Late 1800s … Read more Country of Origin: China (specifically regions famous for soapstone quarrying and carving like Shoushan in Fujian province).Estimated Era: Late 1800s to 1950s. Hand-carved scholar's desk items like this exploded in popularity as export ware during the late Qing Dynasty and the early-to-mid 20th century.Material & Subject: Natural beige/brown soapstone sculpted into an auspicious peach-form brush washer and foliage backdrop, symbolizing longevity and health in Chinese art. See less