Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Soapstone Rooster and Peony Blossom Sculpture

Beautifully hand-carved Chinese soapstone sculpture with high-relief openwork showcasing a proud rooster nestled beside lush, blooming peony flowers, carved out of a beautiful naturally mottled grey and cream steatite.                                                             In Chinese culture, the combination of the rooster and the peony represents a traditional symbol of good fortune, wealth, and high social standing.

Maker: unsigned, handcrafted by artisans in China

Age: likely 1960s–1980s

Dimensions: height 16.8cm/6.6”, length 13.5cm/5.3”, width 8cm/3.1”, weight 1530 gr

Condition: very good condition, minor surface wear consistent with age

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