Signed seal turtle - Stone - China - 20th century
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Stone seal depicting a reclining turtle, signed Zegel schildpad gesigneerd, from the 20th century and made in China; dimensions 4.5 × 4 × 4 cm; in good condition; provenance Antiekmarkt.
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Description from the seller
The upper part shows a reclining turtle – a very important and beloved motif in Chinese seal art.
The turtle is one of the four heavenly creatures (四靈, sì líng) in Chinese mythology.
Symbolism
Longevity and immortality:
The turtle symbolizes a long life and is associated with wisdom due to its great age.
Cosmic meaning: The shield represents the sky (round) and the body the earth (square).
Stability and protection: A powerful protective symbol
Happiness and prosperity: Often used by scholars and civil servants
The naturalistic depiction of the turtle with visible shell segments and details attests to craftsmanship. This type of knob was particularly popular during the Ming and Qing dynasties among scholars and collectors.
Turtle stamps are valued more highly than ordinary stamps due to their symbolic meaning and are often given as gifts for birthdays or promotions.
The seal is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very fine and detailed.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.
This item can be shipped together with my other items in this auction so that you only have to pay the shipping costs once.
The upper part shows a reclining turtle – a very important and beloved motif in Chinese seal art.
The turtle is one of the four heavenly creatures (四靈, sì líng) in Chinese mythology.
Symbolism
Longevity and immortality:
The turtle symbolizes a long life and is associated with wisdom due to its great age.
Cosmic meaning: The shield represents the sky (round) and the body the earth (square).
Stability and protection: A powerful protective symbol
Happiness and prosperity: Often used by scholars and civil servants
The naturalistic depiction of the turtle with visible shell segments and details attests to craftsmanship. This type of knob was particularly popular during the Ming and Qing dynasties among scholars and collectors.
Turtle stamps are valued more highly than ordinary stamps due to their symbolic meaning and are often given as gifts for birthdays or promotions.
The seal is in good used condition with signs of aging. (See photos)
Very fine and detailed.
Carefully packed and shipped insured.
This item can be shipped together with my other items in this auction so that you only have to pay the shipping costs once.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
China
Material
Stone
Height
4.5 cm
Width
4 cm
Title of artwork
Signed seal turtle
Depth
4 cm
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Antique market
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