California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 12, 2016  March 12, 2016

 Lot # 1120 
A TIANHUANG CARVED 'QILIN' SEAL    民國 武鐘臨刻田黃凍石瑞獸鈕大方印(358克)


  • Dimension: Height: 2 1/4 in (5.8 cm) Weight: 358g
  • Estimate From: $15000
  • Estimate To: $85000

of square section and with well-polished sides, the seal is surmounted by a finial in the form of a recumbent lion with large snout and bulging eyes. One side is written with inscriptions attributed to Shao Peizi.The base is incised with characters in seal script. The stone is of a translucent rich caramel honey tone. Republic period.