A 'SHOUSHAN' STONE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' SEAL QING DYNASTY |

of square section carved with a finial in the form of a recumbent mythical beast glancing over its left shoulder, the muscular body and fine details carefully modeled, the seal face inscribed Zhifangtang (Fragrance Planting Hall), the side incised with an inscription reading Xianglin kan (carved by Xianglin), the stone a creamy yellow at one side and rust-red at the other

Spink & Son, London, 14th October 1985.
Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 544.