Qing Dynastie Seal by Duan Fang 陶斋
Old Chinese leisure seal, black stone. As actual seal engraved are 10 characters: yi zhau wu ling guiqu buru xian zao (to give back a military grave means less than a relaxed morning).
Side inscription with date (1895) and name Tao Zhai 端方 (hao of Duan Fang).
Duan Fang 陶斋 (1861 bis 1911) a member of the Manchu Plain White Banner, was a late Qing dynasty politician, educator, and collector.
30 x 30 x 68 mm, good condition.
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