Carved Reddish Stone Group of Two Boys
Name/Title
Carved Reddish Stone Group of Two BoysEntry/Object ID
SC1402Description
Chinese carved variegated stone figural group depicting two boys standing closely together, their bodies turned toward one another and their heads tilted upward in opposing directions. One figure extends an arm across the shoulder of his companion, creating an animated and playful composition. Carved substantially in the round from reddish-brown and salmon-colored stone with contrasting cream and pale mineral areas, the carving incorporates the natural color variation of the material into the figures and garments.Type of Sculpture
Free StandingArtwork Details
Medium
Appears to be Soapstone or Shoushan stoneSubject
Two youthful male figures standing togetherCategory
Chinese carved stone
Made/Created
Artist
Maker presently unidentifiedTime Period
20th CenturyEthnography
Cultural Region
Continent
AsiaCulture/Tribe
Chinese