Bidspirit auction | Oval seal of Shoushan ‘Beast’,

Oval seal of Shoushan ‘Beast’, Qing dynasty - Made of Shoushan stone with an amber hue and areas of greater transparency. It has an oval shape topped with a carving of a reclining beast. The animal has prominent eyes and a mane that flows down its back. The base contains a calligraphic inscription engraved with traces of pigment. It shows patina due to age. Size: 2.6 x 2.1 x 5.1 cm Weight: 49 g Provenance:  · Private collection, Paris, France