This is an elegant beautiful soapstone egg with a matching small pot holder. The color tone is light blue.
Soapstone is one of the beautiful natural mixture of minerals. It is often used in sculptures and boxes due to the smooth feel and natural color. Soapstone is found in western Kenya near Lake Victoria. It has different coloration depending on the area, including beige to soft pinks.This hand painted soapstone egg has a somewhat modern touch with a nice zebra design and an elaborate decoration of an elephant and an acacia tree on the small pot. The item measures 2.5 inches in height and about 7.5 inches in circumference.
The small pot can also be used as a jewel box
It weighs about 1kg and is a perfect collectors addition or a great gift.