Highly detailed and carved from a single block of soapstone, depicting an old recumbent Chinese scholar, possibly Lao Tzu, modeled with a small ox or water buffalo beneath the folds of his intricately carved gown. Yellowed cream soapstone with numerous blood red inclusions, exquisite details to the designs on his costume. Issued: 19th-20th centuryDimensions: 4"W x 4"HCountry of Origin: China Condition: Age related wear.