1920s Chinese Republic Period Jade & Soapstone Plaque African Arts & Antiquities while the lotus symbolizes purity

while the lotus symbolizes purity and knowledge

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

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

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'

1920s Chinese Republic Period Jade & Soapstone Plaque African Arts & Antiquities while the lotus symbolizes purityTraveling 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