Accession Number
2022/2.102

Title
Gray and Cream Soapstone Seal with Mythical Beast Finial

Artist(s)
Chinese

Artist Nationality
Chinese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
1935

Medium & Support
soapstone with wood and fabric

Dimensions
2 7/8 x 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 in. (7.3 x 3.49 x 3.49 cm);1 3/4 x 4 3/8 x 5 in. (4.45 x 11.11 x 12.7 cm)

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

Physical Description
A light grey and grey-green rectangular block with a carving of a lion-dog on top and white writing on one the sides; on the bottoms of the block is a seal with dried red pigment residue. The block is accompanied by a custom navy case with pink inner lining.

Primary Object Classification
Calligraphy

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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