A Chinese wood seal early 20th century

of square form, surmounted by a recumbent mythical beast crouching on its haunches with its rear right foot raised, carved with a long curling mane, an aperture pierced through the centre of each side to thread a tassel, the seal face deeply carved with the poem 'Shudian Meihua Tiandi Xin' (A few dotted plum blossoms are the heart of heaven-and-earth), possibly for the use of Dowager Empress Cixi, 12.5cm long, Paris Enchères - Collin du Bocage, 13 June 2023, lot 157. 二十世纪初 龙钮木方印 印文：数点梅花天地心, Condition Report, Condition Report, Surface scratches. Chipped to corners and edges. Cracked to side. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

Estimate:£5,000

View all items fromSwordersorSculptures