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Fine Pair of Large Chinese Soapstone Shi Shi Desk Seals
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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Fine Pair of Large Chinese Soapstone Shi Shi Desk Seals

19th century
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Fine pair of large Chinese desk pieces in the form of Shi Shi dogs, one a desk seal the other a paper weight, both very finely carved in soapstone with wonderful detail and a good colour. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request

Physical Dimensions
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated these Chinese Soapstone Desk Seals to the 19th Century.

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SA857941
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Description
Fine pair of large Chinese desk pieces in the form of Shi Shi dogs, one a desk seal the other a paper weight, both very finely carved in soapstone with wonderful detail and a good colour. There is a £12 charge for postage and packing. International Shipping. A shipping quote is available on request
Height
6.5cm (2.56")
Width
7cm (2.76")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated these Chinese Soapstone Desk Seals to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA857941
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A pair of carved brown and red soapstone desk seals featuring Chinese guardian lions mounted on square plinths.
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Archive I A pair of carved brown and red soapstone desk seals featuring Chinese guardian lions mounted on square plinths.

Fine Pair of Large Chinese Soapstone Shi Shi Desk Seals

Archive II A pair of carved brown and red soapstone desk seals featuring Chinese guardian lions mounted on square plinths. View II
Archive III A pair of carved brown and red soapstone desk seals featuring Chinese guardian lions mounted on square plinths. View III
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Archive XIV A pair of carved brown and red soapstone desk seals featuring Chinese guardian lions mounted on square plinths. View XIV
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A pair of carved brown and red soapstone desk seals featuring Chinese guardian lions mounted on square plinths.
Fine pair of large Chinese soapstone Shi Shi desk seals
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A pair of carved brown and red soapstone desk seals featuring Chinese guardian lions mounted on square plinths.
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Chinese Shi Shi desk seals, also known as chops, are hand-carved stone stamps traditionally topped with guardian lions used to endorse documents, artworks, and personal correspondence.

Seals are commonly carved from soapstone, also known as steatite, as well as jade or marble, chosen for workable density, natural mineral veining, and rich colouration.

Authentic pieces feature tool marks from manual chiselling, natural variations in stone tone, and subtle wear along edges rather than uniform machine-moulded seams.

Position a pair on an executive office desk or display them as decorative accents on a bookshelf or side table within a curated library setting.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners or water submersion, applying a light application of mineral oil periodically to maintain lustre.
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