Chinese Shoushan Stone Scholar’s Seal — Liu Hai With Money Toad On Wealth Bag, C. 1930s

Hand-carved in Republican-era China (c. 1930s), this scholar’s seal in creamy Shoushan stone depicts Liu Hai (劉海) with his money toad Jin Chan (金蟾). The immortal sits on a tied wealth bag as the toad advances with a coin—an enduring Chinese blessing for prosperity and good fortune. The warm stone with natural red veining is polished to a soft sheen; the carving is crisp and rounded, with carefully modelled drapery, cords, coins and toad texture. The base retains a red seal field from use. Shoushan, from Fujian, is one of China’s Four Great Seal Stones, prized for compact grain and refined polish.

Measurements
• Height 9.3 cm / 3.66″
• Width 10 cm / 3.94″
• Depth 5.5 cm / 2.17″
• Weight 536 g

Condition
Small pin-head nicks at raised areas; natural pores/inclusions; fine natural rear vein visible but not a crack; no structural issues.

Shipping & Packaging
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