Leilão Bidspirit | Shoushang seal ‘Dragons’, Qing dynasty

Shoushang seal ‘Dragons’, Qing dynasty - A seal carved from Shoushan stone with a waxy texture. It features archaic dragons intertwined in high relief, guarding a sacred pearl, whilst one of its sides bears an incised poem. The square base bears sigillate characters for stamping. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later. Size: 8 x 3.6 x 3.6 cm Weight: 226 g Provenance: Private French collection.