Bidspirit auction | Set of five Shoushan “Beasts”

Set of five Shoushan “Beasts” stamps, Qing Dynasty - A set of Shoushan stone seals in shades of amber and ochre, arranged on a plinth lined with embroidered fabric and individual stands. Each piece has a distinct form: three are topped with figures of mythical beasts, another depicts a reclining horse, and the last is plain in shape with a landscape relief. The fronts bear incised inscriptions. The impression surfaces retain characters carved in seal script. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912). Sizes: 5.6 x 2.8 x 2.8 cm; 6 x 3.5 x 3.5 cm; 8.5 x 3 x 2.1 cm; 5.6 x 3.2 x 1.1 cm; 5.1 x 2.3 x 2.2 cm. Weight: 73.08 g; 118.89 g; 114.3 g; 46.06 g; 48.19 g. Provenance: French private collection.