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1900's OLD CHINESE FIGURAL SOAPSTONE CARVING LION w BALL CURVED RUYI FENGS SHUI

$ 44.88

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Color: Red
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Primary Material: Soapstone
  • Theme: Fengs Shui Curved Lion
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Condition: Condition is really nice considering its age. Just normal signs of age and use. No breaks repairs or damage and no chips or dings that I could see. You are buying it as is though, as you see it in my photos.
  • Animal Type: Lion
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Age: 1900-1940
  • Height: 3.25"
  • Features: Handcarved

    Description

    This is an Estate Fresh old Figural Legend or Poem Statue from a long time collector of Asian artifacts and Porcelains.  I will have many pieces upcoming in my listings.  This Fine carved Soapstone piece is a Lion with a ball.  It is lalying in a curved fashion and the plaque on it hind quarters reads RuYi, which is a symbol of Power or Strength.  This is a Fengs Shui piece and a little info on its meaning found on line is as follows.
    The Ru Yi, or the "sceptre of power", is one of the most influential fengs shui symbol of authority, guidance and command. In ancient China, the Ru Yi was used by almost everyone in the Imperial courts and offices, as well as government officials and Dynasty empresses. The Ruyi is a very useful tool to have when one is in search of greater authority or wishes to be promoted to a higher position in their career. It can be used not only in business, but also in general life. It is a necessity for people such as CEOs, directors, managers or politicians, all of whom are seeking to climb further up on the ladder of their career. Placing it on a desk in a prominent position is believed to cause the Feng Shui Ru Yi to create a unique chi, which will have the ability to increase career luck, generate respect and recognition, and create a smooth flow in all business ventures embarked upon.
    Its an outstanding early piece, the stone has great colors of a Red Lion and a Green Grey and Red plaque.  The carving is right as rain and all original.  A wonderful piece to any collection or a great gift to a new home or Promotion minded person.  It is 4.5" long x 2" wide and sits 2.25" tall on the little wooden stand it came to me on.  Not sure the stand is really original due to the wear on the bottom side of the piece.
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    I'll combine shipping on any items sold, ending on the same day, if possible.