UPCOMING SPECIAL AUTUMN AUCTION, OCTOBER 28, 2026 – SESSION 1: ASIAN ART
Shoushang seal ‘Mythological Beast’, Qing dynasty
Lot 83.
Deposit. -
Output Value. 450 €
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Description.
A square-based seal, carved from amber-coloured Shoushan stone. The top features a seated mythical guardian beast with powerful musculature, an open mouth and a curved tail, whilst the two sides bear incised inscriptions. The base displays characters in bas-relief, and the item comes with its original cloth-lined case. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later.
Size: 9 x 3.2 x 3.3 cm
Weight: 181 g
Provenance: Private French collection
