Chinese Carved Stone Chop Seal with Animal Finial, Ink Impression & Brocade Box

Decorative Chinese-style carved stone chop or personal seal, with a rectangular amber-brown stone body surmounted by a carved animal finial. One side features incised decoration of a small animal and grasses, together with a Chinese character in a roundel.

Accompanied by its green and blue patterned fabric-covered presentation box and a red ink impression on paper showing the seal's carved characters. The box has a fabric toggle closure and white lining with visible red ink transfer.

The exact stone variety, characters, age and origin have not been independently verified; it is not described as jade or attributed to a particular historical period.

Condition: pre-owned with surface marks and ink staining to the case lining. Please inspect all photographs for condition and contents.

Stock location: Northam Secondhand.