{"product_id":"lion-en-steatite","title":"Lion carved in soapstone","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"633\"\u003e A majestic lion takes shape in the softness of steatite, this soft stone also known as \u003cem data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"456\"\u003esoapstone\u003c\/em\u003e . Its green patina with golden reflections captures the light and highlights every detail: the power of its musculature, the nobility of its posture and the wild beauty of its mane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e Entirely hand-carved, this work of art tells a story. Beneath one of its paws, the four letters OSLT appear, perhaps alluding to a \"Fire and Rescue Organization.\" Under its belly, a discreet signature of initials testifies to the artisan's hand. A subtle nod to soapstone itself, renowned for its heat resistance, as if the material were conversing with the symbol of the protective lion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eThis antique piece shows some signs of age, including light scratches on the left rear leg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e Soapstone is a soft metamorphic rock composed largely of talc. Easy to carve, it allows artisans to create precise shapes with simple tools. Its smooth texture and soapy feel make it a unique stone, prized since antiquity. In Egypt, it was fashioned into scarabs and seals. In China and India, it was used for ornaments and utensils. Among the Inuit, Native Americans, and Scandinavian peoples, it has been worked for over 7,500 years to make ritual objects and everyday tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003e Even today, soapstone is prized for its natural beauty and its ability to withstand the test of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTouch: very soft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHeight: 9.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eLength: 18.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWidth: 5.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMaterial: green soapstone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOrigin: unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La porte d'Illica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55020427215174,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/0535\/2006\/files\/sculpture-de-lion-en-steatite-laportedillica-artisanat.jpg?v=1761231039","url":"https:\/\/laportedillica.com\/en\/products\/lion-en-steatite","provider":"La porte d'Illica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}