Child - Stone, Soapstone, Wood (Rosewood), Silver - China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

Delightful multicolored soapstone sculpture depicting a boy connected to fortune. The figure represents a smiling character, characterized by expressive and pronounced facial features. He wears his hair gathered in a traditional high ponytail or a side chignon on the left and wears long flowing traditional robes. On the back or over the shoulder he seems to carry a bag or a decorative plant element. (Lotus) The carving masterfully exploits the natural veins and shadings of the stone. The upper part (head and hair) features warm tones ranging from brick red to brown, while the body and robes fade into lighter tones, between ochre yellow, cream, and pale semi-translucent green. The figurine sits on a circular dark wood base, shaped and polished, supported by small feet. The base is edged along the profile with fine inlays of silver wire. In Chinese iconography, the Child represents good fortune, prosperity, and generous offspring (often associated with “fortune-bearing children”). On the left shoulder and behind the head you can see a large stem with a lotus bud or inverted leaf. The lotus is a strong Buddhist and Taoist symbol of spiritual purity, harmony, and longevity. The figure wears a wide-sleeved tunic (hanfu), whose flowing drapery is carved to take advantage of the stone’s lighter natural veining. The carver has masterfully used the stone’s natural multicolored blocks. The upper part (face and lotus) uses reddish-brown tones, while the body slopes toward yellow-ochre and gray-green tones in the lower part. Dimensions: 9.4 cm high x 4.5 x 3 cm, weight 150 g. The pedestal measures 2.5 x 5.5 x 3.6 cm and weighs 18 g. Total weight 168 g. Intact with no breaks or missing parts, just signs and wear appropriate to the age. Insured shipping with professional packaging. We remind potential Italian buyers of the obligation to provide codice fiscale for the issuance of electronic invoices. For any questions about the regulations, you can consult the official website of the Agenzia delle Entrate (https://www.agenziaentrate.gov.it). Thank you very much for your cooperation!