QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)

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AN INSCRIBED TIANHUANG SEAL
QING 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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Lot Essay

Shangjun is the style name of Zhou Bin, a native of Fujian province, who was believed to have worked during the Kangxi period, and was known for his fine carving, especially of seal finials.
The first bearer of the title of Heshuo Yi Qinwang was Yinxiang (1686–1730), the 13th son of the Kangxi Emperor. The title was passed
down over seven generations until Yuqi (1900-1948) before it was abolished after the fall of the Qing dynasty.

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