Carved Bicolor Stone Abstract Form with Relief Decoration
Name/Title
Carved Bicolor Stone Abstract Form with Relief DecorationEntry/Object ID
SC2002Description
Chinese carved abstract ornamental stone form of asymmetrical tapering shape, predominantly brown to amber-gray with contrasting pale gray-green and cream areas. One face incorporates a localized recessed relief containing multiple elongated and rounded carved elements, while several pale contrasting portions of the stone have been selectively exposed or worked into projecting forms. Broad exterior surfaces are smoothly polished, emphasizing the natural variation of the material. The precise representational intent, if any, remains undetermined.Type of Sculpture
Free StandingArtwork Details
Medium
Appears to be Soapstone or Shoushan stoneSubject
Abstract asymmetrical form with localized relief carving and pale contrasting projectionsCategory
Chinese carved stone
Made/Created
Artist
Maker presently unidentifiedTime Period
20th CenturyEthnography
Cultural Region
Continent
AsiaCulture/Tribe
Chinese