Lot Essay
The mark reads: Fanghuai sanzi hau shi shu and can be translated: indulge in these three words - painting, poetry, books.
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19TH CENTURY
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A CARVED SOAPSTONE 'DRAGON' SEAL
19TH CENTURY
Carved following the shape of the stone in shallow relief with a four-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl amongst clouds, above rocky mountain and waves, the seal face carved in zhuwen, positive script, with a seven-character mark, the stone of beeswax tone mottled with grey
4 7/8 in. (12.5 cm.) wide
19TH CENTURY
Carved following the shape of the stone in shallow relief with a four-clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl amongst clouds, above rocky mountain and waves, the seal face carved in zhuwen, positive script, with a seven-character mark, the stone of beeswax tone mottled with grey
4 7/8 in. (12.5 cm.) wide
Provenance
With Spink & Son, London
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.