Soapstone Seal

Description:

Soapstone Seal, China, possibly of Tianhuang stone, near oval seal surmounted with a seated carved lion, the translucent yellow stone mottled with russet streaks, with a wood stand, seal ht. 1 1/4, wd. 1 3/8 in.
Estimate $300-500

a tiny chip to the back of the lion, otherwise in good condition.


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