Bidspirit auction | Shousan's ‘Beast’ seal, Qing dynasty

Shousan's ‘Beast’ seal, Qing dynasty - An amber-coloured Shoushan stone, carved into the shape of a rectangular seal topped by the figure of a mythical beast seated in an alert posture, with a powerful expression and well-defined musculature. All four sides are engraved with calligraphic inscriptions. Qing Dynasty (1644–1911). Size: 6.7 x 2.6 x 2.7 cm Weight: 89.7 g Provenance: Private French collection