

Square Seal with Knob In the Shape of Three Felines
Square seal with smooth, slightly shiny surface, made from orange-brown material. Seal is cuboid with flat base and straight sides. Top of seal features three cat-like creatures, possibly felines or lions, carved in relief. The creatures are curved around a circular design. The circular design features intricate patterns. The seal has knob-like protrusion on top formed by the three feline creatures. The background of the image is plain gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 18th century
- Medium:
- Shoushan soapstone (tianhuang)
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 550 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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