Item Report
Qing Dynasty Shoushan Stone Dragon Seal
清代寿山石龙纹印章
By: Unknown
Style: Qing Dynasty Chinese Scholar's Seal
Origin: China
Materials: Shoushan stone (寿山石)
Age: Mid to Late Qing Dynasty (circa 19th century)
Condition: Very Good (minor edge nicks and natural stone fissures, wear consistent with age)
Value: $200–$500 (auction liquidation estimate, subject to condition, provenance, and authenticity)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Chinese characters incised on the seal face (personal or studio name, not fully legible in image)
Date: 2025-06-03 18:33:36.960542
Description:
This item appears to be a traditional Chinese seal (chop) made from Shoushan stone, notable for its intricate hand-carved dragon motif wrapping around the cylindrical body. The top features carved Chinese characters indicative of a personal or studio seal. Such seals were used for stamping documents, artworks, or calligraphy as a signature or mark of authority and artistry. The visible craftsmanship and the depiction of dragons suggest significant cultural symbolism, often associated with imperial or scholar use during the Qing Dynasty period. 该物品似为传统中国寿山石雕印章，以精美的龙纹手工雕刻环绕柱体为主要特征。顶部刻有中文印文，多用于个人、书斋或机构的落款。此类印章常用于文件、书画作品的签名或权威标识。龙的雕刻象征吉祥、权力与尊贵，极具中华文化特色，通常与清代文人或官家相关。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A finely carved example of a late Qing Dynasty Chinese scholar's seal in Shoushan stone, featuring a highly detailed dragon motif. The craftsmanship and wear suggest genuine period production, though final determination would benefit from in-person inspection, particularly for stone type and seal script authentication. 这是一枚清代晚期寿山石精雕龙纹印章，做工精细，整体保存完好，具备较高的鉴赏与收藏价值。从雕工与风化痕迹看，疑为清代遗存。但建议进一步实物鉴定，尤其是石种鉴别及印文考证。
Individual Images:
- The additional images include a close-up of the seal face
- which displays incised Chinese characters. The natural fissures and patina of the stone
- along with subtle hand-tool marks in the dragon carving
- help corroborate the object's age and authenticity. No visible repairs. The creamy tone and subtle translucency are typical of authentic Shoushan stone.
Provenance:
No documented provenance provided.
Condition:
Very Good (minor edge nicks and natural stone fissures, wear consistent with age)
Identification Score: 90%
The combination of materials, carved dragons, and seal script on the base are highly characteristic of Qing Dynasty Chinese seals. The visible patina and minor age cracks support the attribution, though a professional hands-on review would be ideal for full certainty. 所用石材、龙的雕刻和底部印文极具清代中国印章特征。表面包浆及细微风化痕迹亦佐证该断代。如能进行实物检测将更为确证。
Authenticity Score: 80%
Surface wear, carving style, and stone quality are strong indicators of a genuine Qing period seal. However, similar items have been reproduced, especially in the 20th century, so a slightly reserved score is warranted until the stone and patina are examined closely in person. 从表面包浆、雕刻风格和石质看，该印章具有较高的清代真品特征。但因同类藏品在20世纪亦有复制，须在实物详查包浆与石质后可进一步确认。
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Keywords
Qing Dynasty, Chinese seal, Shoushan stone, scholar's artifact, dragon carving, antique chop 清代，印章，寿山石，文房用品，龙纹，古董印章
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