19c Chinese soapstone SEAL CHIMERA, signed
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Late Qing Dynasty (1890s to 1911) Chinese soapstone seal of rectangular section with a one-horned chimera crouching on its top, its head turned to the left. Inscribed with the name of the owner or a short poem on the front. First catalogue photo includes the image of the printing surface flipped left to right to show what the imprint of the seal will look like. Very good carving, nice cream to tan to grey color stone with darker spots. The bottom is crisply carved with four raised characters, traces of red seal paste in the grooves, good patina, nice object for a scholar’s desk. Height 2 1/2 inches, base length 1 1/2 inches.
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19c Chinese soapstone SEAL CHIMERA, signed
Estimate $150 - $200
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