A CHINESE TIANHUANG QILIN CARVED SEAL

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This square seal is hewn from rich honey-toned Tianhuang stone prized by Chinese literati. Its finial features a dynamic relief carving of paired qilin beasts twisting amid rolling cloud patterns, with meticulously rendered scaled textures and fluid flowing contours. Vertical calligraphic inscriptions are neatly incised on one vertical face of the stone plinth. The whole block bears a smooth, saturated natural patina from long appreciation. Combining fine mythical beast carving and antique seal epigraphy, it stands as a highly coveted scholar?s stationery collectible for Asian stone and seal aficionados.

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