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PROPERTY FROM A HONG KONG PRIVATE COLLECTION
A TIANHUANG 'XUANWU' SEAL
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
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A TIANHUANG 'XUANWU' SEAL
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The square-section seal is surmounted by a finial in the form of Xuanwu, the tortoise-like Guardian of the Four Directions, riding against the tides. The seal face is plain.
1 1/2 in. (4 cm.) high, 26g
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The square-section seal is surmounted by a finial in the form of Xuanwu, the tortoise-like Guardian of the Four Directions, riding against the tides. The seal face is plain.
1 1/2 in. (4 cm.) high, 26g
Brought to you by
Sibley Ngai