Vintage Tall Soapstone Vase with ChrysanthemumsSoapstone carving was and still is a popular form of Chinese Carving. The colors of soapstone vary a great deal. It can be subtle, like the combination of tan and rust here, or it can be brilliant with deep reds and browns. The variety of colors orange from beige, tan, rust , brown to white, grey, and black. The softness of the stone is an excellent material for the carvers knife which can turn a stone into a sheet of lacy leaves and flowers. The

Dating: Post 1970's

tables and chairs

The silver necklace with its all important charm is given to a bride from her mother in law

Dating: late 19 to early 20 century

A stamped seal "Pengnian" is under the lid

the print type is not in use

Dimensions: 2 inches wide x 1/2 inch deep and 2 1/2 inches high

The government encouraged the revival of Chinese arts and crafts

The painting is expertly done and successful accomplish the task of making a winter landscape

Dimensions: 1 inch wide and 2

Dimensions: 6 inches diameter and 4

most probably in the early 20th century