Lot 1296 , A 19th century Chinese soapstone vase, carved with monkeys, together with an inuit stone carving of a penguin, height 41cm

A 19th century Chinese soapstone vase, carved with monkeys, together with an inuit stone carving of a penguin, height 41cm
Estimate £60-90

Penguin does appear to have an incised series of symbols, perhaps indicating authorship; these include a C within a circle. No damage.
Soapstone carving - has been glue re-attached to the darker plinth; large repaired chip at neckrim.


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Sold for £150