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The Ai Lian Tang Collection
A PAIR OF CARVED AMBER 'BUDDHIST LION' SEALS
LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY
Details
A PAIR OF CARVED AMBER 'BUDDHIST LION' SEALS
LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY
The two labels on the box read: Fan Gu-an zhen cang yi (Fan Gu-an collection- one); xian zhai qing shang (for the Tranquil Studio’s appreciation).
2 1⁄2 in. (6.5 cm.) high, box
LATE MING-EARLY QING DYNASTY
The two labels on the box read: Fan Gu-an zhen cang yi (Fan Gu-an collection- one); xian zhai qing shang (for the Tranquil Studio’s appreciation).
2 1⁄2 in. (6.5 cm.) high, box
Provenance
Fujimura Yōken (1613-1699), according to label on box
Further details
Fujimura Yōken (1613-1699) was a prominent Japanese tea master, one of the four chief disciples of Sen Sōtan (1578–1658), and the founder of the Yōken-ryū- a school of tea ceremony within the Omotesenke tradition. He was also an accomplished poet who published several collections of verse. Fan Go-an (Hango-an), was both an alternative name for the master and the designation of his tea studio. The present pair of amber seals were likely part of his personal collection.
Brought to you by
Ruben Lien (連懷恩)
VP, Senior Specialist