Leilão Bidspirit | Shoushang seal ‘Smiling Budai’, Qing

Shoushang seal ‘Smiling Budai’, Qing dynasty - An oval-shaped seal carved from Shoushan stone of a soft yellowish hue. The top depicts Budai reclining with his characteristic joyful smile and exposed belly. The front bears an incised poetic inscription, whilst the base features a sigillate engraving with traces of cinnabar. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later. Size: 5.8 x 1.9 x 4.8 cm Weight: 88.06 g