Soapstone Carving of Zhongli Quan, China, with bare chest and belly, holding a fan over his head in his right hand, a male figure under his arm, against stylized rockwork with ruyi-cloud design against a crosshatched ground, ht. 11 in.

Provenance: The estate of Ernest Helides.
Estimate $300-500

fine chips and scratches, otherwise in good condition.


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