Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Soapstone Steatite Double Vase w/Stand Peach Tree For Sale

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Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Soapstone Steatite Double Vase w/ Stand

Up for sale is a stunning, intricately hand-carved Chinese soapstone dual-vessel vase. Carved from a single piece of natural stone, this piece features a gorgeous, deep liver-red body accented by natural swirling veins of amber, cream, and tan minerals.

Design & Symbolism:

• Central Motif: Features a highly detailed, deeply undercut high-relief carving of twisting peach branches laden with heavy fruit—a traditional Chinese symbol representing long life, health, and immortality.

• Double Vessel Structure: A unique "conjunct" design featuring a central lidded urn paired with a secondary open-top rectangular vessel nestled behind the openwork lattice branch system.

• Finial: The removable lid is topped with an expertly carved finial showcasing a perched birds

• Display Base: Includes its custom-fitted, dark-stained pierced wooden display stand.

Condition Notes:

• Hand-carved out of genuine natural stone. Shows beautiful natural marbling and mineral inclusions under direct light.

• Condition: Great vintage condition.

***Please note there is a small piece of the intricate lattice work chipped away on the lid (see close-up photos for exact detail last pics). The main body of the vase and the wooden stand remain intact.

This piece was aquired from a private estate collection

• Comes from a smoke-free environment.

Approximate Dimensions (On Stand):

• Width: 4 1/2”

• Very well packaged via ground advantage
  
  

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