A FINE SHOUSHAN SOAPSTONE ‘LOTUS POND’ SEAL, LATE QING DYNASTY TO REPUBLIC PERIOD

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A FINE SHOUSHAN SOAPSTONE ‘LOTUS POND’ SEAL, LATE QING DYNASTY TO REPUBLIC PERIOD China, late 19th to early 20th century. The seal of square cross-section, the top finely carved and reticulated to depict intertwined lotus leaves and blossoms above a key-fret band, and incised to the front with an inscription. The opaque stone of a honey-colored tone with creamy-beige inclusions and darker beige veins. The seal face incised Zang Shou. Inscriptions: To the front, ‘The casket pours out fragrance without ceasing—this is something to be emulated.’ Dimensions: Height 6.3 cm Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 18 April 2024, lot 780 Price: HKD 11,430 or approx. EUR 1,300 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the related color of the stone and fine carving work. Note the size (8.4 cm).

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