Leilão Bidspirit | Large Shoushang seal ‘Dragons’, Qing

Large Shoushang seal ‘Dragons’, Qing dynasty - A large square seal carved from Shoushan stone, honey-coloured and with a waxy texture. The curved upper section features lavish decoration engraved in bas-relief depicting imperial dragons amidst stormy waves and clouds, and retains a handwritten label (和碩寶親王寶). The broad square base bears seal characters with traces of red cinnabar paste, and comes with its original wooden case. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later. Size: 9 x 10.5 x 10.6 Weight: 2224 g Provenance: ‘Dragon Seals’ private collection, Paris, France.