84 - A square seal carved from honey-colored Shoushan stone. The upper knob features a crouching mythical beast, the “Bixie,” with a forked beard and a ribbed body, while one side bears an incised inscription. The base contains an inscription in seal script. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later.

A square seal carved from honey-colored Shoushan stone. The upper knob features a crouching mythical beast, the “Bixie,” with a forked beard and a ribbed body, while one side bears an incised inscription. The base contains an inscription in seal script. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later. Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.8 x 4.8 cm Weight: 293 g Provenance: Private French collection