ANCIENT CHINESE ELEPHANT STATUE - HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE

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ANCIENT CHINESE ELEPHANT STATUE - HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE
ANCIENT CHINESE ELEPHANT STATUE - HAND CARVED SOAPSTONE
This Antique hand carved Soapstone Elephant was made in China. Its 4” tall, 4 3/4” wide and 1” thick and it stands atop a base carved from the same piece of soapstone that is 3 3/4” by 1 1/4”. There is a 1/2” wide 1/4” deep hole on the top of the elephant in the middle of the blanket that drapes across his back that looks as if something either came out of this hole or was attached in some way, but I have no idea what it was, nor did the family remember it being any way but the way it is now. He is very elaborately carved, his trunk leans down to one side touching his leg to create a continuous connection, and he does have several small nicks and scratches in the soft soapstone, which is typical for a soapstone piece this old. I have many other unique Antique and Vintage Collectible items listed on Ebay right now including other Antique and Vintage , so please be sure to check them all out.
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