China, late 19th/early 20th century A green-brown soapstone bowl with carved decoration in high relief of dragons in the clouds on the outside, with two wide elephant-head handles, on three low feet, and its wooden lid carved in slight relief, the soapstone grip (of the same shade) in the shape of lingzhi mushrooms. H. 16 cm Minor chips and scratches to the stone, the lid handle glued back.