A Chinese soapstone carving of a seated Guanyin dating from the 18th century. The carving depicts Guantin holding a ruyi wand, a strand of prayer beads and seated on a lotus pedestal, with a ruyi cloud pattern on her cloak. Dimensions are: the soapstone figure measures 7 inches tall X 3 1/2 inches wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: The figure's foot has become disconnected, and the bottom shows evidence of repair. Provenance: From a collector in Honolulu, Hawaii. High resolution photos can be found at: https://oag.smugmug.com/Asian-Decorative-Arts-March-2020