A SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF SHOULAO WITH ORIGINAL BASE, QING China, end of 19th century. The opaque stone of a milky grey to black color, carved with Shoulao seated on a rock, holding a stack of plates in his right hand. Original matching base from the same stone, the base and underside of the figure with two drilling holes and incised inscription. (2) Condition: Good condition, some of the natural fissures and inclusions may have developed into minor chips or cracks, also some losses. Provenance: Croatian private collection. Weight: 280.3 g in total. Dimensions: Height 13.8 cm incl. base.