Item Report
Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Dragon Shoushan Stone Seal
清代寿山石雕龙印章
By: Unknown
Style: Qing Dynasty / Late Imperial Chinese
Origin: China
Materials: Shoushan stone (soapstone), possibly ink residue present
Age: Circa 1880–1930
Condition: Very Good (some signs of age and wear, no major cracks or losses visible)
Value: $150–$400 (auction estimate, depending on specific attribution and market demand)
Maker's Marks / Writing: The seal face appears to be engraved with traditional Chinese characters, but detail is not sufficient for a full translation.
Date: 2025-06-03 18:37:36.509908
Description:
This is a Chinese carved seal, most likely from the Qing Dynasty period or slightly later, made of Shoushan stone. The cylindrical seal features intricate high-relief dragon carving spiraling around the body and a top surmounted by a design of stylized Chinese cash coins with inscriptions. Seals such as these were commonly used for stamping documents or artworks, and the dragon motif signifies imperial authority and good fortune. The warm tone and aging suggest an early 20th-century origin, with some possibility of late Qing Dynasty (late 19th century) production. 这是一枚中国雕刻印章，很可能是清代或稍晚时期的寿山石制品。圆柱形印章身上环绕着高浮雕雕刻的龙，顶部雕有仿古钱币纹饰及铭文。此类印章常用于在文件或书画上盖印，龙纹象征皇权和吉祥。石材色泽温润且具一定包浆，推测为20世纪初期，亦不排除晚清（19世纪末）作的可能性。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This carved Shoushan stone seal exhibits quality hand craftsmanship with a classic dragon motif and clear signs of age. The style and patina point towards a late Qing to early Republican period origin. It is a desirable piece for collectors of Chinese seals or scholars' objects. Value depends on the artist, carving quality, and provenance; the example pictured appears to be in collectible condition. 这枚寿山石雕龙印章展现了优良的手工技艺，经典龙纹与明显包浆表明其为晚清至民国早期制作。适合中国印章或文房玩物收藏者收藏。具体价值取决于雕刻质量和出处，此件品相较好，具收藏价值。
Individual Images:
- The additional image angle highlights the crispness of the dragon carving and wear on high relief areas
- which is typical for authentic handled seals. The surface patina and color gradation further support age. No major repairs
- chips
- or modern tool marks are evident from the image.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation visible.
Condition:
Very Good (some signs of age and wear, no major cracks or losses visible)
Identification Score: 95%
The object's form, material, and decoration are in keeping with late Qing or early Republic period Chinese seals. The dragon motif and cash coin top are classic, and the visible aging fits the presumed period. 该物件的形制、材质和装饰风格与清末或民国早期的中国印章相一致。龙纹和顶端钱币纹常见于该时期，包浆和风化程度亦符合年代判定。
Authenticity Score: 85%
The seal demonstrates hand-carved detail, natural wear, and base material consistent with authentic examples. The patina is convincing, but without direct examination and provenance, a modest reservation is included to account for the prevalence of later reproductions. 此印章有手工雕刻痕迹、自然磨损及符合标准的寿山石材质。包浆合理，但由于无法实物检测及缺少明确传承，且市面上存有一定数量仿品，故保留一定余地。
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Keywords
Chinese seal, Qing Dynasty, Shoushan stone, dragon carving, scholar's object, antique Chinese art 中国印章，清代，寿山石，龙雕刻，文房用品，中国古董艺术
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