Leilão Bidspirit | Shoushan ‘Dragons’ seal, Qing dynasty

Shoushan ‘Dragons’ seal, Qing dynasty - A square-based seal carved from honey-coloured Shoushan stone. The upper part features a dynamic high-relief composition depicting imperial dragons, with sinuous, scaly bodies and fierce gazes, swirling around a flaming pearl. The front face bears an incised inscription. The base bears a clear impression with archaic sigillate characters. Qing Dynasty (164–1912) or later. Size: 6.51 x 6.95 x 7.0 cm Weight: 648 g Provenance: Private French collection