A soapstone 'mythical beast' seal, 19th/20th century, the…
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A soapstone 'mythical beast' seal, 19th/20th century, the rectangular base surmounted by the crouching beast with head turned towards its hind quarters, with long mane and coiled tail, the front of the base with an inscription and the face carved with seal characters, the stone of caramel colour, 4.2 cm high

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