SEAL in beige and honey-coloured shousan soapstone with a square matrix inscribed with a Taoist motto "The immortals move with your spirit". The handle is finely carved with dormice moving among vine branches. (Misses and chips). China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912). A CARVED STEATITE SEAL, CHINA, QING PERIOD. HEIGHT. 11 CM (4 5/16 IN.)