A FINELY CARVED TIANHUANG 'MYTHICAL BEAST' SEAL, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
A FINELY CARVED TIANHUANG 'MYTHICAL BEAST' SEAL
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The square seal is surmounted by a finial carved as a seated mythical beast with long curved horns. The details of the face, backbone and tail are finely detailed. The stone is of a rich, reddish-honey tone.
2 in. (5.1 cm.) high, weight 26.4 grams
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A FINELY CARVED TIANHUANG 'MYTHICAL BEAST' SEAL
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The square seal is surmounted by a finial carved as a seated mythical beast with long curved horns. The details of the face, backbone and tail are finely detailed. The stone is of a rich, reddish-honey tone.
2 in. (5.1 cm.) high, weight 26.4 grams