Shoushan ‘Mythical Beast’ stone seal, Qing dynasty

A beautiful greyish-green Shoushang stone seal, with ochre flecks, with a quadrangular base, on which is placed the free-standing image of a mythical beast. The beast is lying on its hind legs with large claws, long ears, a fierce gaze and long fangs. On the front is a poem in incised characters. On the base is a seal with incised characters. 

Size: 10.5 x 4 x 4 cm

Weight: 249 g