White jade seal ‘Conch’, Qing dynasty

Stamp carved in white jade with light natural veins in ochre and reddish tones. Rectangular in shape and with a flat base, it has a small carved conch shell at the top, with an elongated body and fine details made by means of sinuous lines, and a small hole at the bottom. The base of the seal shows a calligraphic inscription in bas-relief, "永寿" designed for printing. The jade has a patina from ageing. Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or later.

Size: 5.7 x 1.5 x 2.1 cm

Weight: 47.9 g