95 - A seal carved from black Shoushan stone with a satin finish. The upper knob features two archaic-style dragons intertwined in high relief, with scaly bodies and open jaws guarding a large central pearl. The square base bears an archaic inscription in seal script. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later.

A seal carved from black Shoushan stone with a satin finish. The upper knob features two archaic-style dragons intertwined in high relief, with scaly bodies and open jaws guarding a large central pearl. The square base bears an archaic inscription in seal script. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later. Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.8 x 4.9 cm Weight: 380 g Provenance: Private French collection.