AN INSCRIBED 'CHICKEN BLOOD' SOAPSTONE SEAL
This lot is offered without reserve.
AN INSCRIBED 'CHICKEN BLOOD' SOAPSTONE SEAL

CHINA, QING DYNASTY, DATED TO THE XINSI YEAR, CORRESPONDING TO 1881

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AN INSCRIBED 'CHICKEN BLOOD' SOAPSTONE SEAL
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, DATED TO THE XINSI YEAR, CORRESPONDING TO 1881
Of square section with an irregular wedge-shaped area on one upper corner, carved on one side with an inscription dated to the autumn of the xinsi year (1881), the stone of mottled greyish-brown tone with extensive bright vermilion-red inclusions, the seal face carved with the name Tang Huimin
2 in. (5 cm.) high, box
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