Lot 266 , A good large Chinese soapstone seal, 19th century, height 17.3cm

A good large Chinese soapstone seal, 19th century, surmounted by the figure Liu Hai with his three legged toad, the rectangular plinth engraved with birds amid flowers with scrolling borders, height 17.3cm
Estimate £100-150

Natural inclusions to the stone, shallow chip to the front right corner of the plinth with some wax filler to the area, a few minor nicks to edges, otherwise good condition.


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Sold for £340