Looking for Information Chinese Carved Cup and Vase

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  1. dgbjwc

    dgbjwc Well-Known Member

    Hello everyone! I'm not quite sure what I've got here. Nephrite? The vase stands about 5 3/8" tall and the cup is about 3 1/4" tall and 4 1/2" long. Any information on these would be appreciated since I know very little about Chinese carved pieces. I'm pretty sure the critter on the cup is a lion and that there are a frog and a grasshopper on the vase. Were these tourist pieces? Age? Are of Origin? Thank you!
    Don


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  2. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Looks like Soapstone
     
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  3. dgbjwc

    dgbjwc Well-Known Member

    Thanks, cluttered! Could be I'm just not used to seeing it in this color.
    Don
     
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  4. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Jade (and the different stones they call jade) are harder than soapstone and wouldn't show these scratches.
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    I've not seen soapstone in these forms before. So don't know if they are older or newer pieces.
     
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Agree, soapstone. Made for both domestic use and export.
    The one on the left is shaped like a rhino horn libation cup:
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    The other one is also a libation cup.
     
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  6. Asian Fever

    Asian Fever Well-Known Member

    Need very detailed look to see if it is real or not. I cannot say it is soapstone. Possibly it is Nephrite or old jade. However, please use a magnifier to take detail look at the manufacture marks on the surface.
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  7. Asian Fever

    Asian Fever Well-Known Member

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