{"product_id":"sculpture-dun-sage-en-steatite","title":"Soapstone sculpture of a sage","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"920\"\u003e With its soft ochre hue and patina acquired over time, this ancient Chinese sculpture, carved from soapstone, embodies the quiet wisdom of a meditative old man. Seated in a peaceful posture, he holds in one hand a rustic staff, a symbol of inner journey, and in the other a gourd, a messenger of ancient traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eHis serene face, framed by a long beard and hair falling over his shoulders, exudes compassion. The deep, finely engraved folds of his coat reveal the sure hand of a craftsman attentive to the soul of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e Marked by time, the steatite retains traces of its previous lives: a few shocks, slight wear, but retains the charm of its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e A soft rock composed primarily of talc, soapstone is distinguished by its smoothness and silky feel. Easy to carve, it has been used by artisans since antiquity: Egyptian scarabs, Chinese ornaments, Inuit tools… For over 7,000 years, it has combined natural beauty and durability, standing the test of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Material: Steatite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Height: 11.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Width: 9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Origin: China\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La porte d'Illica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55287450173766,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/0535\/2006\/files\/sculpture-sage-en-steatite-pierre-a-savon-laportedillica-artisanat.jpg?v=1760972533","url":"https:\/\/laportedillica.com\/en\/products\/sculpture-dun-sage-en-steatite","provider":"La porte d'Illica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}