UPCOMING SPECIAL SUMMER AUCTION: JUNE 24, 2026 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Shoushan seal, “Reclining Beast”, Qing Dynasty
Lot 55.
Deposit. -
Output Value. 400 €
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Description.
Carved Shoushan stone in cream and honey tones with subtle reddish veins. It depicts a reclining Buddhist beast or lion, with an arched body and a tilted head, displaying an intense expression with its jaws open. The sides bear extensive incised inscriptions. The base retains traces of cinnabar and features a long carved inscription. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912).
Size: 6 x 8.5 x 9.6 cm
Weight: 697 g
Provenance: French private collection
