A Rare Chinese Gilt Tianhuang Soapstone Figure of Guanyin 18TH/19TH CENTURY the depicted Guanyin carved from semi-translucent golden orange color soapstone, seated at leisure, wearing a gilt lacquered robe with hood, the border of robe and the necklace embellished with turquoise and coral. The base painted with four Chinese characters and an old collection inventory number. Height 4 inches.