A soapstone 'mythical beast' seal Qing dynasty

the square base surmounted by a winged lion-like animal supported on clouds, its head turned towards the cub crouched to one side, the details finely carved in the amber coloured stone
6 cm high

• Lot Sold $24,000 (Hammer Price)
• $29,280 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

Two corners of the base possibly slightly ground back. Otherwise generally good condition.

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CONTACT INFORMATION +

Specialists
	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff		Geoffrey Smith Chairman Australian & International Art Melbourne  |  Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith
	Ann Roberts Specialist Consultant, Asian Art Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts		Anthony Hurl Specialist Consultant Arts & Design Adelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hur
	Brett Ballard Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Sydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard		Fiona Hayward Senior Specialist Australian & International Art Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Fiona Hayward