Leilão Bidspirit | Shoushang seal ‘Mythological Beast’, Qing

Shoushang seal ‘Mythological Beast’, Qing dynasty - A square-based seal, carved from amber-coloured Shoushan stone. The top features a seated mythical guardian beast with powerful musculature, an open mouth and a curved tail, whilst the two sides bear incised inscriptions. The base displays characters in bas-relief, and the item comes with its original cloth-lined case. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later. Size: 9 x 3.2 x 3.3 cm Weight: 181 g Provenance: Private French collection