Of square section, the seal surmounted with a recumbent mythical beast seated on its rear haunches, its scaly body emitting flame scrolls around the limb, its powerful head resting on front paws with mouth slightly open, the mane further detailed with incised lines, tail bifurcated, the seal surface with four character inscription. Qing Dynasty period.Provenance: Private family collection, Vancouver, Canada, acquired before 1985