Shoushan seal, “Rural Scene”, Qing Dynasty

A carved Shoushan stone in honey-coloured tones with reddish hues, rectangular in shape with a rounded top. The front face depicts a subtle rural scene showing three figures conversing beneath a gnarled tree, accompanied by an incised inscription and a signature. The base features characters carved in seal script. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912).   or later. 

Size: 8.9 x 2.75 x 3.1 cm

Weight: 196.2 g

Provenance: French private collection