Shoushan ‘Rams’ seal, Qing dynasty
A seal carved from Shoushan stone, ivory in colour with reddish veining. The upper section features a high-relief depiction of a group of three rams, reclining serenely with curved horns and gently rounded forms. The square base bears a meticulously executed inscription in sigillate script. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later.
Size: 6.2 x 5.4 x 5.4 cm
Weight: 374 g
Provenance: Private French collection
A seal carved from Shoushan stone, ivory in colour with reddish veining. The upper section features a high-relief depiction of a group of three rams, reclining serenely with curved horns and gently rounded forms. The square base bears a meticulously executed inscription in sigillate script. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later.
Size: 6.2 x 5.4 x 5.4 cm
Weight: 374 g
Provenance: Private French collection