Leilão Bidspirit | Shoushan seal ‘Dragons on the

Shoushan seal ‘Dragons on the Mountain’, Qing dynasty - An irregularly shaped seal carved from honey-coloured Shoushan stone in the form of a large mountain. The front depicts a scene of imperial dragons amidst pine trees and clouds, whilst the reverse features incised inscriptions alongside leafy trees. The irregular base houses the seal impression and rests on a carved wooden plinth. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later. Seal size: 14.14 x 6.10 x 12.02 cm. Base size: 3.58 x 7.58 x 13.61 cm Seal weight: 1,276 g. Base weight: 119 g Provenance: Private French collection