Stone seal, marked - China - 20th century
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Stone seal, marked, carved from grey‑white Chinese stone dating to the Minguo period (1943 autumn) by Hu Peiheng; it measures 42 × 32 × 14 mm, weighs 40 g, is in excellent condition, with a two-character face and a small bamboo bush engraving, provenance from a closed private collection.
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Carved rectangular grey-white Chinese Seal –China- Minguo period
On offer is a very fine good quality grey-white Chinese stone Seal with subtle red tones. The stone seal is moderately transparent. The stone is, or resembles Shoushan stone. One side of the seal is engraved with characters and a small stylized bamboo bush. The face of the seal is carved with 2 characters. Very smooth on the touch! Provenance: Closed private collection. During the coming period, we will offer several pieces at a time. Please use your knowledge and judge for yourself, we offer it without reserve price. Don't miss this opportunity! Good luck bidding!
Origin: Recently, we had the privilege of acquiring a richly varied collection of old/antique Chinese stone seals. These remarkable seals have been brought together over many years by a private collector. They consist of good quality authentic Chinese seals made from various colored mineral stones, including possibly shoushan stone (larderite). The dating varies; but they are all from the Qing period to the 20th century.
Carved by: Hu Peiheng (1892-1962).
Dated: 1943, Autumn.
About: Hu Peiheng (June 1892–March 1962), whose family name was Xiquan, also known as Heng, with the courtesy name Peiheng, was a Mongolian native from Zhuo County, Hebei Province. His ancestors were grain merchants, so he moved to Beijing. He founded the Baowenzhai Painting and Calligraphy Shop in Beijing's Liulichang. He was a professor at North China University, a lecturer at Beijing Normal University, and a professor at the Peking Art College. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, he served as an executive director of the Beijing Chinese Painting Research Association and a painter and member of the Beijing Painting Academy's executive committee.
Size: Measures 42 mm * 32 mm * 14 mm.
Weight: 40,0 gram.
Condition: Excellent, typical age related wear from use. No damage!
Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping offered!
No reserve price!
Carved rectangular grey-white Chinese Seal –China- Minguo period
On offer is a very fine good quality grey-white Chinese stone Seal with subtle red tones. The stone seal is moderately transparent. The stone is, or resembles Shoushan stone. One side of the seal is engraved with characters and a small stylized bamboo bush. The face of the seal is carved with 2 characters. Very smooth on the touch! Provenance: Closed private collection. During the coming period, we will offer several pieces at a time. Please use your knowledge and judge for yourself, we offer it without reserve price. Don't miss this opportunity! Good luck bidding!
Origin: Recently, we had the privilege of acquiring a richly varied collection of old/antique Chinese stone seals. These remarkable seals have been brought together over many years by a private collector. They consist of good quality authentic Chinese seals made from various colored mineral stones, including possibly shoushan stone (larderite). The dating varies; but they are all from the Qing period to the 20th century.
Carved by: Hu Peiheng (1892-1962).
Dated: 1943, Autumn.
About: Hu Peiheng (June 1892–March 1962), whose family name was Xiquan, also known as Heng, with the courtesy name Peiheng, was a Mongolian native from Zhuo County, Hebei Province. His ancestors were grain merchants, so he moved to Beijing. He founded the Baowenzhai Painting and Calligraphy Shop in Beijing's Liulichang. He was a professor at North China University, a lecturer at Beijing Normal University, and a professor at the Peking Art College. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, he served as an executive director of the Beijing Chinese Painting Research Association and a painter and member of the Beijing Painting Academy's executive committee.
Size: Measures 42 mm * 32 mm * 14 mm.
Weight: 40,0 gram.
Condition: Excellent, typical age related wear from use. No damage!
Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping offered!
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Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Country of Origin
China
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Title of artwork
Stone seal, marked
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Condition
Excellent condition
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