Bidspirit auction | Shoushan seal ‘Dragonfish’, Qing Dynasty

Shoushan seal ‘Dragonfish’, Qing Dynasty - A carved Shoushan stone in shades of cream, honey and red, with a rectangular base. The top features a dragon-fish emerging from undulating waves, with fine scales and a dynamic expression. One side of the base bears an incised inscription. The seal base retains traces of cinnabar and displays characters carved in seal script. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912). Size: 3.2 x 3.65 x 5.05 cm Weight: 101.43 g Provenance: French private collection.