This intricately carved Chinese jade seal features a Shishi (guardian lion) perched atop a square, monolithic base. The stone is a pale, celadon-white jade stone, displaying a subtle translucency and a mottled texture characteristic of natural stone. The lion is depicted in a traditional recumbent pose, its face detailed with bulging eyes, a broad snout, and a slightly parted mouth, while its muscular form is suggested through soft, rounded contours. Light reflects off its polished, waxy surface, highlighting the artisan's skillful use of negative space beneath the lion's belly. The base remains unadorned and robust, providing a stark, geometric contrast to the organic, fluid lines of the mythical creature above.

Dimension: w1.15" x d0.75" x h2"
Origin:      China
Period:     1980+ 
Material:   Natural Jade. untreated A grade
Condition: natural stone mark, tiny bottom corner chip

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