A SMALL TIANHUANG SEAL

18TH/19TH CENTURY

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A SMALL TIANHUANG SEAL
18TH/19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular section, surmounted by a finial formed as a mythical beast, one side incised with a poetic inscription, the reverse with two characters reading Wen Ting, probably the name of the carver, the seal face with two further characters, the stone of an attractive apricot tone
1 in. (2.5 cm.) high, fitted horn box

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Lot Essay

The long inscription may be translated as:
'In light of Runtang's fondness for orchids, I write him two words, Xiangzu, to denote his sincerity'. The literal translation for Xiangzu is 'the ancestor of fragrance', indicating that orchids are the most pleasingly fragrant among flowers.

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