A SMALL SOAPSTONE ‘LION’ OVAL SEAL
A SMALL SOAPSTONE ‘LION’ OVAL SEAL
A SMALL SOAPSTONE ‘LION’ OVAL SEAL
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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A SMALL SOAPSTONE ‘LION’ OVAL SEAL

QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

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A SMALL SOAPSTONE ‘LION’ OVAL SEAL
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The oval platform is surmounted by a recumbent lion with eyes highlighted in black. There is a signature of Yuxuan incised on the side, above the seal face carved with a seven-character poetic inscription in relief.
1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm.) high

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