Bidspirit auction | Shoushan ‘Dragon’ Stone Seal, Qing

Shoushan ‘Dragon’ Stone Seal, Qing dynasty - Carved Shoushan stone, with a deep reddish and amber colour. It has an elliptical base surmounted by the image of a ferocious dragon, with relief, openwork and carved details. The beast is recumbent, its body covered with scales and its jaws open with sharp fangs. It stands amidst a network of craggy rocks in pursuit of a flaming pearl. Size: 9 x 6.8 x 6.8 cm Weight: 240 g