Shoushan stone seal ‘Dragon and cubs’, 20th century

A carved stone of a deep reddish hue with mottled brownish patches. It has a square plan and an ascending rectangular base, decorated with fine inscriptions on its front face. On the upper part is a relief image of a traditional dragon, with a coiled body and tilted head, looking down at its two small offspring climbing on its back. It shows wear due to age. 

Size: 6.7 x 3.9 x 3.9 cm

Weight: 264 g