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38 - A Tianhuang stone seal, carved in "boyi" technique Tianhuang dongshi — a variety of Shoushan stone prized above all others for seal carving. This example displays notable translucency and possesses the six traditional virtues (liu de) by which the finest tianhuang is judged: refinement, smoothness, warmth, lustre, compactness and firmness. L: 1.8cm W: 1.4cm H: 2.9cm weight: 15g Case China, Qing Dynasty

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A Tianhuang stone seal, carved in "boyi" technique Tianhuang dongshi — a variety of Shoushan stone prized above all others for seal carving. This example displays notable translucency and possesses the six traditional virtues (liu de) by which the finest tianhuang is judged: refinement, smoothness, warmth, lustre, compactness and firmness. L: 1.8cm W: 1.4cm H: 2.9cm weight: 15g Case China, Qing Dynasty