CHINA - Bronze subject representing a billy goat decorated with silver inclusions, signed under the base Shi Shou 石叟. H. 8 x 11.5 x 6.5 cm Note: Shisou (石叟), a legendary craftsman, is said to have lived in the late Ming dynasty and excelled in the creation of silver-inlaid bronzes, including objects of scholarship. However, the precise dates and biography of Shisou remain unclear due to a lack of historical documents.