Leilão Bidspirit | Shoushan ‘Dragon’ seal, Qing dynasty

Shoushan ‘Dragon’ seal, Qing dynasty - A seal carved from red Shoushan with subtle translucent ivory-coloured veins and a silky texture. The upper part features a highly dynamic depiction of a coiled dragon in high relief, with a scaly body, open jaws and sharp claws; the front retains a handwritten label (乾隆二十六年收), whilst the base bears a mark inscribed in seal script. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later. Size: 6.3 x 6.4 x 6.5 cm Weight: 386 g Provenance: ‘Dragon Stamps’ private collection, Paris, France