Lot 194A, Six Chinese soapstone seals, H. 2.8 - 12.8cm

Six Chinese soapstone seals, including a pair surmounted by lion-dogs, two others with lion-dog finials and the last with the figure of a sage, H. 2.8 - 12.8cm
Estimate £200-300

The two largest seals have some natural veining and cracks and some occasional chips to edges and corners and one of the lion-dog's faces is a little worn, the red coloured soapstone seal has some small chips on edges and some other abrasion, the fourth seal with the figure of a sage has some chip losses to his hat and some other occasional scratching, the orange coloured soapstone seals have some occasional minor scratches and scuffs otherwise in good condition.


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Sold for £9,500