Chinese Columnar Stone Seal with Beast
19th-20th century A.D. The cylindrical-bodied soapstone seal engraved with landscape scenes and characters within a roundel, dragon clutching flaming pearl finial carved in the round; seal to base formed as a flower head with central character. 697 grams, 15 cm high (5 7/8 in.).
Acquired from a UK auction house. Property of an Essex gentleman. [No Reserve]
Price realized | 20 GBP |
Starting price | 5 GBP |
Estimate | 50 GBP |