1920s Chinese Republic Period Jade & Soapstone Plaque African Arts & Antiquities Hand-crafted of a polished low-grade

Hand-crafted of a polished low-grade silver alloy

Likely made during the early 1900s for the burgeoning "Grand Tour Era" tourist trade

a Dharmapala deity who protects the Dharma in Vajrayana Buddhism (Tibetan Buddhism and Shingon Buddhism)

two important deities of upper & lower Egypt (Nekhbet & Wadjet) are resting on two wicker baskets and this configuration can be translated as 'Nebtj' - the 'Two Ladies'

Traveling Man Treasures is selling this stunning antique Chinese wash stand (pot washer)

1920s Chinese Republic Period Jade & Soapstone Plaque African Arts & Antiquities Hand-crafted of a polished low-gradeTraveling Man Treasures Curiosity Vault is selling this exquisite 1920s jade and soapstone plaque featuring an old man and a woman holding a staff. The green soapstone base is inlaid with jade and other colorful stone materials, and stands out as a true embodiment of Chinese Republic Period craftsmanship. Most similar styled pieces are inlaid upon wood, but this is inlaid upon a nice slab of smoothly sanded raw edge soapstone. Crafted from the highest