A Large Chinese Hardstone Carving of Dragons and Stand

Mottled tan and reddish hardstone intricately carved with dragons flying amidst scrolling clouds, raised up by a dark grayish brown hardstone carved to resembled swirling clouds, all resting onto a carved wood base.

Carving 17 x 14 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.; stand 3 1/8 x 19 3/4 x 13 1/4 in.

Private Collection, Edenton, North Carolina

A few cracks to base but stable; otherwise good estate condition.