A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOREVER: Exquisite fine work of art, requiring intense labor and the hand of an artisan. This is a large scale sculpture and is sure to be a focal point in your home.
 
You will find it a highly detailed sculpture that is breathtaking to behold. It depicts village life in ancient Asia, with women carrying fruits and looking after children and men tending animals. There are also cranes and sheep in the relief.
 
It measures a large 47.5 cm tall x 12 cm at the base (19.00 inches x 5.00 inches) and weighs approx. two kilos.
 
Shoushan stone (寿山石) is the best stone for detailed carving and for making chop seals. It is hard but not as hard as Nephrite jade. It has beautiful colour variations, here a beautiful beige-yellow mottled with some dark specs in the creases and on the surface from age and handling. These are not surface chips. The carving is excellent and there is no damage; it is perfect.