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A WHITE JADE ‘MYTHICAL BEAST’ SEAL

QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

The rectangular seal is surmounted by a finial in the form of a
single-horned mythical beast standing foursquare. The seal face is
inscribed with the characters chun si ‘contemplating spring’. The
stone is of an even semi-translucent white tone, the face of the
beast highlighted by an area of russet.
1 ƒ in. (3.8 cm.) high

HK$150,000-250,000 US$20,000-32,000

त⛢빋⟩ṽ

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