Could this be soapstone?

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  1. Crystalina

    Crystalina Active Member

    I found this trinket jar at Goodwill and I loved the swirling pink color. Upon closer inspection I noticed little holes in it which seems to me to be part of this piece. It has a little yellowing from time that would not come off after cleaning. At its widest point its 3.25" wide x 2.5" tall with the lid on.

    Pink trinket box 2.jpg Pink trinket box 1.jpg Pink trinket box 4.jpg Pink trinket box 3.jpg
     
    Crystalina, Sep 10, 2020
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  2. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    There is an African soapstone which is similar, and tends to have reddish areas due to iron. Commonly used for export crafts; others will know more.
     
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  3. Crystalina

    Crystalina Active Member

    Is it possible that is what this is?
     
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  4. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    Hard to say; the round holes could also indicate a cast product, but some of them seem too irregular or large for that; but let's see what others think.
     
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  5. Crystalina

    Crystalina Active Member

    Thank you!
     
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