Golden yellow field-yellow steatite seal with handle of a cluster of Chidragon

Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Length：5cm
Width：5cm
Height：8cm
Weight：460g

Field-yellow steatite was very rare gem in the field of field-yellow stone. It was used to pay tribute to royal court in the past history.

The shape and quality of this seal was in perfect condition. There were characteristics of translucency, clarity, and glittering. It presented not only golden yellow in tangerine shade but also clear radish veins.

Three Chidragons showed animated energy and were placed evenly on seal handle. Two big ones were tangling and playing among surging clouds. The other small one was trying to take a look at big dragons amongst cloud. The whole carving demonstrated magnificent picturesqueness.

Low relief shaped a cluster of Chidragons on four seal sides. Moreover, the small Chidragon expressed four kinds of poster. The expressions were anxiety while climbing, impatience while peeking, excitement while watching, and contentment while leaving. The beautiful and exquisite carving fully expressed different taste.

Embossment applied on seal bottom with 12 words. “Unconscious of sun in motion on still water. Still moon seems to move with shifting clouds.”