Shoushan stone seal ‘Boat under the Willow Tree’, Qing dynasty

Carved Shoushan stone, with an intense honey tone. It has a rectangular shape, decorated with reliefs of a weeping willow scene, whose branches fall elegantly over a small boat with figures; all surrounded by mountains and birds in flight. On one side, there is an incised calligraphic inscription. The base of the seal contains characters for stamping with traces of red cinnabar. It is presented on a textile base and with its original lined box. Qing dynasty (1644–1912).

Size: 7 x 2.9 x 2.9 cm

Weight: 149.2 cm

Origin: French private collection