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Bronze Chinese Imperial Seal with Three Dragons, dating to 1980–1990, titled Chinese Imperial Seal with Three Dragons, dimensions 15.5 cm high by 6 cm wide and 6 cm deep, weight 958 g, in good used condition with minor signs of age and spots.
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* Dutch seller with more than 25 years of experience in Tibet, Nepal and China
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Chinese Imperial Seal with Three Dragons
This type of object was used as an official seal for imperial documents and decrees.
The knob on top is called 纽 (niǔ) — the handle or knob
Three dragons (龙, lóng) are intertwined around a central ring — this is a classic "pan-long" (蟠龙) motif: twisting dragons
The gold accents emphasize the imperial status — gold and the dragon are traditionally reserved for the emperor in Chinese tradition
Three dragons symbolize heavenly power, protection and sovereignty.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so you only pay shipping once.
Seller's Story
With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects.
Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story.
Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery
We always offer combined shipping on our auctions.
Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the shipping costs on the other item.
Translated by Google Translate* Dutch seller with more than 25 years of experience in Tibet, Nepal and China
* No extra charges for European buyers — no customs duties, import VAT or handling fees, which you would pay with all other Asian sellers at this auction
* 100% transparent — all photos were taken by us and show the exact item you will receive
* No intermediaries — we ship our products ourselves, directly to you via easy-to-track Track and Trace codes
* Lightning-fast shipping — always within 2 business days, usually within 1 business day
* Fair & combined shipping costs — combined shipping enabled on all our auction items
* Flexible shipping — after payment you can simply specify a preferred shipping date
* 100% Reliable — Your parcel will always be shipped, regardless of the final bid.
Chinese Imperial Seal with Three Dragons
This type of object was used as an official seal for imperial documents and decrees.
The knob on top is called 纽 (niǔ) — the handle or knob
Three dragons (龙, lóng) are intertwined around a central ring — this is a classic "pan-long" (蟠龙) motif: twisting dragons
The gold accents emphasize the imperial status — gold and the dragon are traditionally reserved for the emperor in Chinese tradition
Three dragons symbolize heavenly power, protection and sovereignty.
This item can be shipped together with other items of mine in this auction so you only pay shipping once.
Seller's Story
With more than 25 years of experience, we personally travel through China, Tibet, and Nepal to select authentic devotional art and ritual objects.
Each piece is carefully chosen for its cultural value, craftsmanship, and story.
Fast shipping and professional packaging - Each object is expertly packed to guarantee safe delivery
We always offer combined shipping on our auctions.
Note: You can only combine items within the same auction. If you wish to purchase multiple items from different auctions, pay for one item first and then send us a message so we can reduce the shipping costs on the other item.
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Era
1900-2000
Weight
958 g
Country of Origin
China
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
15.5 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
Title additional information
Imperial Seal
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