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A ROCK CRYSTAL ‘MYTHICAL BEAST’ SEAL
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The seal is carved of square section, surmounted by a recumbent
mythical beast with bulging eyes and broad snout. Its young is
clambering cheerfully on the adult’s side. The seal face is carved
with three characters, Su qinwang, Prince Su.
3 in. (7.6 cm.) high
HK$150,000-260,000 US$20,000-34,000
त⛢빋劽懖㲭
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