Asian Art Day One - 20th May 2009

Lot 358

A collection of ten soapstone seals

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £2000

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Description

A collection of ten soapstone seals, including five surmounted by figures, birds or animals, an uncut seal formed as gourd, and another carved with calligraphy, 1st half 19th century, old damages, 5.3cm max. (10) Provenance: Acquired by John Reeves after his arrival in Canton in 1812, and thence by descent.