Shoushan stone seal ‘Phoenix amidst bamboo leaves’, Qing dynasty

A seal carved in reddish shoushan stone with areas of natural patina in darker tones. The upper part of the seal is carved in great detail, depicting a phoenix among bamboo leaves, a symbol of nobility and good omen. On one side are calligraphic inscriptions, while on the base is the engraved motif in seal calligraphy. Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or later.

Size: 8.7 × 2.5 × 7.5 cm

Weight: 263.6 g