Item Report
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Shoushan Stone Dragon Seal
清代寿山石龙纹印章
By: Unknown
Style: Qing Dynasty Carved Stone Seal
Origin: China
Materials: Shoushan stone (寿山石)
Age: Late Qing Dynasty to Republic Period (circa 1880-1930)
Condition: Very Good (minor surface wear consistent with use and age, no major chips visible)
Value: $200 - $600 (auction estimate, assuming period authenticity)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Chinese script on the seal face (inscription not fully legible from photo, typically a name or studio).
Date: 2025-06-03 18:33:08.933101
Description:
This is a finely carved Chinese seal made from Shoushan stone, typically associated with southern China. The cylindrical body is intricately carved with a dragon in high relief, a motif often signifying power and imperial authority. The flat base shows Chinese characters likely denoting either an individual's name or a studio. Shoushan stone is favored for seals due to its carvability and attractive coloration, and such pieces were common during the Qing Dynasty, though later replicas are widespread. 这是一枚精美雕刻的中国寿山石印章，产自中国南部。圆柱体上以高浮雕雕刻龙纹，龙是中国传统上象征权力和皇权的图腾。印章底部为阳文汉字，通常为个人名号或斋号。寿山石因其质地细腻、色彩丰富，非常适合雕刻，广泛用于制作印章。这类作品在清代相当常见，但民国及现代仿品也较多。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A well-crafted Chinese seal with detailed dragon carving, likely from the late Qing or early Republic period. The crisp relief and wear are positive signs, though many later reproductions exist, requiring in-hand examination for full confirmation. Shoushan stone seals are popular among collectors and scholars, especially with auspicious dragon motifs. 这是一枚雕工精细的中国龙纹印章，推测为清末或民国早期作品。浮雕细节丰富且有一定包浆，有助于判断为老件，惟因后期仿品繁多，尚需实物鉴定以最终确认。寿山石龙章为收藏与文人雅士喜爱之品，具有一定市场价值。
Individual Images:
- The detail image shows the top (seal face) with incised Chinese characters and the carving of the dragon. The wear patterns
- especially around high-relief areas
- support age and frequent handling
- while the characters show no obvious signs of being machine-engraved.
Provenance:
No documented provenance provided.
Condition:
Very Good (minor surface wear consistent with use and age, no major chips visible)
Identification Score: 90%
The carved dragon motif, stone material, and Chinese script all strongly indicate a Shoushan stone seal from the Qing or early Republic era. There's little doubt on the item's function and cultural background. 雕刻的龙纹、石质材质及底部汉字均高度吻合清末民国寿山石印章的特征，关于其用途和文化属性几乎无疑。
Authenticity Score: 70%
The carving and surface patina suggest period age, but with only photos and no detailed provenance, there remains some possibility it could be a later, high-quality copy. A hands-on inspection and close-up of the script would help improve certainty. 雕工与表面包浆显示一定年代感，倾向为老件，但鉴于仅据照片，且缺少详细出处，仍有可能为高仿之作。若能进一步查看铭文细节与包浆，可更准确判断。
Image Memory Note
Keywords
Chinese seal, Qing Dynasty, Shoushan stone, carved dragon, scholar's object, antique stone seal 中国印章，清代，寿山石，龙纹雕刻，文房用品，古董石章
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