A CHINESE CARVED HARDSTONE SEAL SURMOUNTED BY A LION PLAYING WITH FOUR CUBS, the reddish rectangular stone featuring four carved reticulated cubs playfully climbing atop the adult lion's back, a loose carved ball inside the mouth and sash flowing out of either side, character marks to each paneled surface, seal marks to base. Height: 8 1/4" Width: 2 7/8" Depth: 2 7/8"