Carved quartz seal “Beast with Young”, Qing Dynasty

A carved quartz with smoky and translucent tones, featuring a square base. The top is adorned with a mythical beast accompanied by its young, rendered in an archaic style with sinuous bodies. The impression base retains traces of cinnabar and features characters carved in a seal script style. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912).   or later.   

Size: 2.4 x 3.2 x 3.2 cm

Weight: 45.6 g

Provenance: Private French collection.