A pair of 'gaoshan', 'furong' and 'yuewei' figural panels
Early Qing dynasty
Each of rectangular form, intricately decorated in soapstone with figures in landscape scenes, set against vivid backgrounds of cloud, wave and diaper formed from multiple fragments of soapstone skilfully cut together, the figures, pine trees and rockwork formed from whole pieces, the first panel depicting Li Tieguai, Zhong Liquan and Lü Dongbin depicted reading the 'Tai Ji Tu' (Diagram of the Supreme Ultimate), the second depicting the legend of Zhang Liang, the underside incised with foliate motifs, all mounted in later hardwood hanging frames.
36cm x 41cm.
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