A CARVED SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF PINDOLA

the tiger-taming luohan, finely carved and portrayed with curly hair, and pendulous earlobes with loop earrings, wearing a long flowing robe with incised and inlaid decoration, seated and leaning against his tiger, inscribed with the characters Shangjun, the study following the natural outline of the caramel-colored pebble

There is some uneveness on the bottom of the carving, otherwise the piece is in good overall condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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Shangjun is a pseudonym adopted by the renowned master carver Zhou Bin, a native of Zhangzhou in Fujian province who was active during the mid-17th century. Two pieces signed Shangjun are illustrated in Arts from the Scholar's Studio, Oriental Ceramic Society of Hong Kong, 1986, no. 44, a soapstone Luohan; and no. 165, a tianhuang Guanyin.