1900s Antique Victorian Chinese Soapstone Ornamental Mausoleum

Description

This is an antique ornamental mausoleum. A Chinese, soapstone burial memento, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Unusual … more This is an antique ornamental mausoleum. A Chinese, soapstone burial memento, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Unusual and rare decorative ornament with strong Oriental taste
Displays a desirable aged patina throughout
Carved soapstone enthusiastically detailed with foliate and geometric patterns
Small stone tile lifts away to reveal the mausoleum entrance, set within the elevation
Dressed to the base with an emerald green baize.

This is a fascinating antique ornamental mausoleum, with interest for collectors of unusual Oriental decorative arts. Pleasingly tactile in the hand with a cool touch. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 6.5cm (2.5'')
Max Depth: 11cm (4.25'')
Max Height: 4cm (1.5'') less