AN INSCRIBED TIANHUANG SEAL

Lot 2929
30.05.2022 11:30UTC +08:00
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HKD 1 000 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationHong Kong, Hong Kong
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ID 763504
Lot 2929 | AN INSCRIBED TIANHUANG SEAL
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HKD 1 000 000 – 1 800 000
AN INSCRIBED TIANHUANG SEALQING DYNASTY (1644-1911)The top of the columnar seal is carved in relief with a larger chilong facing a smaller chilong against a wave diaper ground. The top section of the vertical sides is carved with two horizontal archaistic bands, incorporating the signature Shangjun within a cartouche on the front, above an incised poem composed by Zhang Shuo of Tang dynasty, followed by a signature, Ziwei Neishi. The seal face is carved with a six-character inscription, Heshuo Yi Qinwang zhan, ‘Seal of the Peaceful and Eminent Yi’.1 13⁄16 in. (4.6 cm.) high, 107g, box
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