Leilão Bidspirit | Shoushang seal ‘Dragons’, Qing dynasty

Shoushang seal ‘Dragons’, Qing dynasty - A square seal carved from cream-coloured Shoushan stone. The upper knob features protective beasts in high relief, with sinuous feline bodies and forked tails, set upon a stepped pedestal. The base bears sigillary characters for stamping. Includes a wooden box. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later. Size: 6 x 8.9 x 9 cm Weight: 671 g Provenance: ‘Dragon Seals’ private collection, Paris, France.