Chinese Carved Shoushan Stone Chop / Stamp With Ram & Incised Calligraphy

Description

A heavy stone seal chop from the mountainous area of Shoushan know for it's special stone. This oval form seal … more A heavy stone seal chop from the mountainous area of Shoushan know for it's special stone. This oval form seal is topped with a smoothly carved figure of a horned ram, with incised Chinese characters on the body - a written verse.
Shoushan stone is quarried from a mountain called Shoushan in northern Fuzhou. With a soft, smooth surface and variegated colours, this stone is an ideal material for carving. During the Yuan and Ming (1271-1644), Shoushan stone became popular for seal carving for the imperial families/gentry.
Signed with engraved calligraphy. Stamp on underside.
Condition is very good with typical expected very minor surface wear.
Mid 20th. Century.
Today these objects are collected and displayed.
Listed by East2West Furniture
3" tall x 2" x 1 1/8".
1/2 pound less