A SUPERB TIANHUANG 'NINE MYTHICAL BEAST' SEAL
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Finely carved in high relief to depict a complex group of nine mythical beasts, all in lively poses with legs astride and clambering playfully over its companions, one vertical side incised with the name, 'Cheng Rong', the base inscribed on with a long inscription, the material of a rich golden caramel tone
1 7/16 x 1 6/16 x 2 6/16 (3.6 x 3.5 x 6 cm.), box
A SUPERB TIANHUANG 'NINE MYTHICAL BEAST' SEAL
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
Finely carved in high relief to depict a complex group of nine mythical beasts, all in lively poses with legs astride and clambering playfully over its companions, one vertical side incised with the name, 'Cheng Rong', the base inscribed on with a long inscription, the material of a rich golden caramel tone
1 7/16 x 1 6/16 x 2 6/16 (3.6 x 3.5 x 6 cm.), box