California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 10, 2016  September 10, 2016

 Lot # 3038 
A SHOUSHAN SOAPSTONE CARVING OF BUDDHIST HAND    清 芙蓉壽山石雕佛手


  • Dimension: Length: 3 3/8 in (8.6 cm)
  • Estimate From: $400
  • Estimate To: $600

Naturalistically carved from a gnarled leafy branch, the body formed of curling 'fingers' evoking Buddha's hand, with a small bat with stretched wings on one side, the stone of smoothly polished yellowish-white tone with brownish-orange inclusion. Qing Dynasty period.