A LARGE SOAPSTONE SEAL, QINGChina, 1780-1860. Openwork carving with a Buddhist lion sitting on a square base. Beautiful natural ruby- and iron-red veins in the mineral. Fine natural patina. Provenance: British private collection.Condition: Fine condition with few tiny nibbles along the edges of the seal and the tail of the lion. The base with extensive wear. Weight: 462 grams.Dimensions: 9.8 cm. 清皂石雕大印中國,1780-1860。鏤空雕坐於方型底座上佛獅。天然寶石紅礬紅色天然肌理。天然包漿細膩。 來源:英國私人收藏品相:保存良好,印章邊緣及獅尾。底座有大面積磨損。 重量:462 克尺寸:9.8 厘米