19c Chinese soapstone SEAL CHIMERA exhaling cloud

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Late Qing Dynasty (1890s to 1911) Chinese soapstone seal carved on the top with a crouching chimera with a single horn and bifurcated tail exhaling a cloud of vapor. First catalogue photo includes the image of the printing surface flipped left to right to show what the imprint of the seal will look like. Excellent carving, wonderful depiction of its face and powerful paws, beautiful patina. The bottom is carved with raised characters,, red seal paste in the grooves. Superb Shoushan soapstone with rich variety of cream/tan/yellowish colors with some red areas and rich veining giving extra depth to the carving. Wonderful object for a scholar’s desk. Length 2 1/16 inches.

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19c Chinese soapstone SEAL CHIMERA exhaling cloud

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