Accession Number
2022/2.91

Title
Variegated Beige and Gray Soapstone Seal with Lion Finial and Box

Artist(s)
Chinese

Artist Nationality
Chinese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
1970

Medium & Support
soapstone

Dimensions
2 x 5/8 x 5/8 in. (5.08 x 1.59 x 1.59 cm);1 3/4 x 4 x 4 3/4 in. (4.45 x 10.16 x 12.07 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Jiu-Fong Lo Chang and Kuei-sheng Chang

Physical Description
Variegated white and blue-gray rectangular block topped by a carving of a sitting lion with articulated eyes and tail. Below the block is a seal with dried red pigment residue. The block comes with a custom navy box.

Primary Object Classification
Decorative Arts

Primary Object Type
seal

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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