20th century, includes a larger spinach green marbled soapstone carving of a single phoenix perched on a large blooming peony plant, and a light celadon green hardstone carving of a group of birds all perched on a flowering tree, both come with fitted carved wooden stands.

Soapstone 11 5/8 in., Hardstone 8 in.

From the Collection of James Lee Burney, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Soapstone carving with a few minor losses to edges; Hardstone carving with some repairs to leave and flowers on tail of bird; some nicks and losses to edges.