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Lot n° 22

Sello doble de Shoushan, s.XX

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Pair of carved shoushang stone seals, of intense reddish hue, adorned with two mythical beasts arranged in the upper area, with intimidating expression of large eyes and open jaws; they have the body covered with scales, with a large horn crowning the head and a tail curled on the hindquarters. Both beasts are joined by a chain of links made of the same material. They show inscriptions on the front and seals made in low relief on the base. With custom-made box, 20th c. Measures: 8,1 x 5,2 x 5,2 cm; Box measures: 8,4 x 24,2 x 24,5 cm.