83 - A square-based seal, carved from amber-colored Shoushan stone. The top features a seated mythical guardian beast with powerful musculature, an open mouth, and a curved tail, while the two sides bear incised inscriptions. The base features characters in bas-relief and includes its original fabric-lined case. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later.

A square-based seal, carved from amber-colored Shoushan stone. The top features a seated mythical guardian beast with powerful musculature, an open mouth, and a curved tail, while the two sides bear incised inscriptions. The base features characters in bas-relief and includes its original fabric-lined case. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later. Dimensions: 9 x 3.2 x 3.3 cm Weight: 181 g Provenance: Private French collection.