Pair of 19th Century Chinese Rose Quartz Figure Sculpture

A pair of traditional hand-carved figural sculptures depicting two boys on a slight Bālāsana pose with a smiling sleepy eyed expression while resting on their knees and elbows. The sculptures are made of beautiful rose quartz called the Heart Stone in the Oriental Culture, rose quartz may have been used as a love token as early as 600 B.C. and is still an important talisman of relationships. This pair in particular is particularly rare due to their size and unique design. Made in China, 19th Century. Dimensions: 13.5"H x 18"W x 9"D