Item Report
Chinese Carved Shoushan Stone Dragon Seal
中国寿山石雕龙印章
By: Unknown
Style: Traditional Chinese Scholar's Object / Seal
Origin: China
Materials: Shoushan stone
Age: Circa 1920-1950
Condition: Very Good (minor edge wear, natural aging to stone)
Value: $120–$300 USD
Maker's Marks / Writing: Chinese characters inscribed on seal face (not fully legible at this angle).
Date: 2025-06-03 18:33:48.734913
Description:
This is a cylindrical Chinese seal, or 'chop', carved from Shoushan stone. It features a deeply carved dragon in high relief winding around the body of the seal, a common symbol representing power and authority in Chinese culture. The underside reveals four Chinese characters, likely denoting the seal's name or phrase. Shoushan stone is a prized material from Fujian Province, often used for seals due to its smooth texture and ease of carving. The craftsmanship and patina suggest it could be early to mid-20th century. 这是一枚圆柱形的中国印章，采用寿山石雕刻而成。印章上高浮雕雕刻有盘绕的龙，龙是中国文化中象征权力和威严的重要图案。印底刻有四个汉字，通常代表印章的名称或寓意。寿山石因其质地细腻、易于雕刻而著名，产自福建。雕刻工艺和包浆表明该印章可能为二十世纪早中期作品。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A finely carved Chinese seal in Shoushan stone featuring the classic dragon motif. The carving is detailed and the patina is consistent with age. Its value is enhanced by the quality of stone and craftsmanship, though it is a fairly common form among scholar’s objects. 一枚精美的寿山石雕龙印章，雕工细腻，包浆自然，具一定年代感。石材和工艺品质提升了其收藏价值，但此类印章在文房雅玩中较为常见。
Individual Images:
- The main image shows the detailed dragon carving wrapping the body of the seal and clear wear on high points indicating age and handling. The bottom face shows Chinese characters crisply incised
- possibly the owner's pseudonym or a studio name. No major chips or cracks visible on the stone.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (minor edge wear, natural aging to stone)
Identification Score: 95%
The subject, style, stone material, and characters clearly identify this as a traditional Chinese dragon seal. The iconography and form are well documented in Chinese scholar's objects. 根据题材、风格、石材及底部汉字特征，可以明确判定为传统中国龙纹印章。这类造型和雕刻在中国文房用品中有详尽记载。
Authenticity Score: 75%
While the stone and craftsmanship look authentic and consistent with 20th-century production, this form is frequently reproduced. Absence of clear provenance or period inscription limits confidence. Patina and wear appear appropriate, but a hands-on inspection would be required for higher certainty. 石材与雕工与二十世纪中国制品吻合，具备一定的年代感。但此类印章仿品较多，且缺乏确切来源与年代铭文，真实性有一定限制，包浆和磨损符合预期，如能实物鉴定可进一步提升信心。
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Keywords
Chinese seal, Shoushan stone, dragon, scholar's object, carving, 20th century 中国印章，寿山石，龙，文房雅玩，雕刻，二十世纪
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