Mythical Beast Soapstone Seal with Inscription and Cub

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 a crouching beast, its head turned with tongue extended licking the haunches of its cub climbing over its back, one side with a long inscription, the face carved with seal characters, the stone of shaded caramel colour, fitted box, 5.8 cm long

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