Vintage Mid 20th Century Chinese Recumbent Rabbit Spinach Green Soapstone Carving Figure

Up for sale is a Vintage Mid 20th Century Chinese Recumbent Rabbit Spinach Green Soapstone Carving Figure! It measures 2 3/4” tall and 4 5/8” long. The piece is in excellent overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use (scattered light surface wear). Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!

This vintage mid 20th century hand-carved soapstone sculpture depicts a recumbent rabbit resting peacefully in a traditional Asian artistic aesthetic. Masterfully carved from a single dense block of natural spinach-green soapstone, the piece exhibits a deeply saturated dark forest tone complemented by a mottled matrix of sage, earthy taupe, and cream-colored mineral veining throughout the stone. The artisan utilized deliberate, stylized incised line work to define the rabbit's characteristic features, sweeping its long ears flat along its back and detailing its almond-shaped eyes, soft snout, and tucked hindquarters. Smooth, polished exterior contours accentuate the organic curves of the animal, creating a tactile finish that stands in distinct contrast to the raw, saw-cut unpolished base on the underside—a hallmark of mid-century Asian stone craftsmanship. Combining timeless animalier subject matter with rich decorative appeal, this hand-crafted figure makes a captivating accent piece for collectors of Chinese soapstone carvings, Asian art, or vintage stone figurines.

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