CHINA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY

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A RUSSET-BROWN SHOUSHAN SOAPSTONE SQUARE SEAL
CHINA, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Of square section, the top carved with cloud scroll, and one side carved with a signature 'Tong Danian', the seal face possibly reads 'treasure by Renwu', the stone of russet brown color with dark brown and pale striations
2 in. (5 cm.) high

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Lot Essay

Tong Danian, (1873-1955), was a seal carver based in Shanghai. Known in particular for his seal script, he was a member of the Xiling Seal Society, one of China's most important stone seal engraving associations.

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