Shoushan Furong Stone Seal with Dragon Knob, Qing Style
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Collection
Jade & Hardstone
Period
Qing Style
Overview
A substantial Shoushan Furong stone seal distinguished by its softly translucent peach-toned stone, powerfully carved dragon knob, and bold seal-script face.
Description
This impressive seal is carved from Shoushan Furong stone and notable for the refined contrast between its smooth geometric body and the animated sculptural treatment of the knop. The rectangular seal block is surmounted by a high-relief dragon group, the creatures rendered in tightly coiled form with scaled bodies, open jaws, and flowing whiskers, creating a sense of contained energy above the disciplined symmetry of the base.
Particularly appealing is the character of the stone itself. The material displays a gentle transition from pale creamy white to warm peach and coral tones, with soft translucency, natural inclusions, and subtle tonal variation that enrich the surface without disturbing its overall harmony. This restrained color range gives the seal an elegant warmth and allows the carving to remain the primary visual focus. The underside is crisply cut with a seal-script inscription, reinforcing the object’s identity as both a functional seal and a scholar’s work of art.
Objects of this type are especially admired for the way fine stone, calligraphic culture, and sculptural carving are brought together in a single object. Here, the substantial scale, the dramatic dragon knop, and the luminous Shoushan material combine to create a seal of strong cabinet appeal. The fitted presentation box further enhances its scholarly and collectible character.
Details
Object Type: Seal / Scholar’s Object
Material: Shoushan Furong stone
Form: Rectangular seal block with carved dragon knop
Decoration: High-relief dragon carving; seal-script inscription on the face
Height: 6.5 cm
Width: 10.5 cm
Weight: 987 g
Presentation: Fitted storage box
Origin: China
Condition
Overall in good presentation condition, with minor surface wear, natural inclusions, and age-related characteristics consistent with carved Shoushan stone of this type. Light abrasions, small natural irregularities, and minor signs of handling are in keeping with the material and use.
Authenticity & Attribution Note
This seal is offered as a work in Qing style. The attribution is based on material character, carved form, seal format, and comparative visual judgment, and should be understood as stylistic rather than as an absolute guarantee of dynastic period. Any inscription, seal face reading, or box label should be interpreted with appropriate caution unless independently documented.