UPCOMING SPECIAL SUMMER AUCTION: JUNE 24, 2026 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Shousan's ‘Beast’ seal, Qing dynasty
Awarded For. 700 €
Lot 29.
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Description.
An amber-coloured Shoushan stone, carved into the shape of a rectangular seal topped by the figure of a mythical beast seated in an alert posture, with a powerful expression and well-defined musculature. All four sides are engraved with calligraphic inscriptions. Qing Dynasty (1644–1911). or later.
Size: 6.7 x 2.6 x 2.7 cm
Weight: 89.7 g
Provenance: Private French collection
