A bronze mythical lion (haetae) square seal
Property from the collection of Tokutomi Soho
A bronze mythical lion (haetae) square seal

Joseon Dynasty (19th century)

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A bronze mythical lion (haetae) square seal
Joseon Dynasty (19th century)
The square columnar seal surmounted by a mythical lion (haetae), and cast on the seal face with a five-character inscription reading Sukseon ongjubang (Collection of Princess Sukseon ongju [1793–1836])
3 ¾ x 3 ¾ in. (9.5 x 9.5 cm.)
With lacquered wood seal box and brass ink container
Provenance
Tokutomi Soho (1863-1957)

Lot Essay

The Princess Sukseon ongju (1793–1836) is a daughter of King Jeongjo (1752-1800), the 22nd King of Joseon Dynasty.
Tokutomi Soho was a famous journalist who was active in Asia from the Meiji to the Showa periods. When he was 28 years old, he founded Kokumin shinbun (People's newspaper) and worked as chief editor and managing director for many years. As a historian, he was well known especially for his book Modern Japanese History volumes 1-100.

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