Shoushan ‘Beast’ stone seal, 20th century

An amber-coloured Shoushan stone with subtle reddish flecks. It has a square base standing on an elongated rectangular base, decorated with small inscriptions, and surmounted by the image of a beast. The animal is seated on its hind legs, with its tail curled up and its head turned towards the back, crowned by two large horns, which accompany the sharp fangs and piercing eyes in an intimidating composition. On the base is a six-character seal in bas-relief with traces of sealing wax.

Size: 6 x 1.8 x 2.9 cm

Weight: 62.9 g