Chinese carved blue hardstone figural covered vase, possibly sodalite, modeled as a carp fish with water stream supporting orb, among various aquatic plants, affixed to wood base, accompanied by fitted storage box, sculpture (inclusive of wood base): approx 13.5"h, 7"w, 4"d, overall in box: approx 19"h, 10.5"w, 6"d, 11.75lbs total

10.7.24-In my opinion regarding LOT: 1383-The statue is currently affixed to the wood base, it stands sturdy with lid fitting properly, I observe some overall inherent inclusions to stone, natural fissures, possible small areas of filled stabilization, and a few restorations, particularly noted under UV light to the tail of one fish, along the side and to lid fish face, these appear to possibly have been done at the time of creation or professionally, there is some typical minute, small chipping scattered along raised edges and two protruding tips, no major missing elements or large chips noted, all minor, box is worn

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