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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A GROUP OF THREE SOAPSTONE SEALS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
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A GROUP OF THREE SOAPSTONE SEALS
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The first is of pebble form, of rich caramel tone, and is carved in relief with a water buffalo and figure in a landscape. The second, also of pebble form, is carved with an old man holding his pipe. The last is an irregularly-shaped seal carved to the seal face with four characters in seal script, and incised to the vertical faces with an inscription.
The highest: 3 1/4 in. (8 cm.) (3)
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The first is of pebble form, of rich caramel tone, and is carved in relief with a water buffalo and figure in a landscape. The second, also of pebble form, is carved with an old man holding his pipe. The last is an irregularly-shaped seal carved to the seal face with four characters in seal script, and incised to the vertical faces with an inscription.
The highest: 3 1/4 in. (8 cm.) (3)
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