Carving Of Birds
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Date19th Century
Object NameCarving
Mediumsoapstone
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsApproximately: Height: 13.8 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS011215
About MeThis soapstone carving depicts small and large birds.Soapstone is composed primarily of talc and is a soft rock with an oily texture hence the name. Soapstone comes in various colours including white, brown, pink, green and yellow. Soapstone is easy to carve making it popular with Chinese carvers since ancient times.
More About Me
James Cromar Watt, the Aberdeen artist, architect and jeweller, was also a notable collector of decorative art.
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
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Qing Dynasty, Daoguang Period (early 19th Century)
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Qing Dynasty, possibly 19th century
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