A JADEITE AND A QUARTZ SEAL WITH BUDDHIST LIONS, REPUBLIC China, Republic period (1912-1949) The jadeite seal of square form and surmounted by a Buddhist lion with one paw on a brocade ball and showing a fierce expression with the pierced open mouth revealing sharp fangs, the translucent stone of a white tone with greenish-gray inclusions; the quartz seal of rectangular form and also with a Buddhist lion, yet a much less fierce and rather emaciated beast, the seal faces left uncarved. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear. Provenance: US private collection in California. Weight: 34.3 g (the jade) and 38.7 g (the quartz) Dimensions: Height 4 cm (the jade) and 4.8 cm (the quartz) 13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer’s premium – only for buyers within the EU.