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Chinese bronze dragon seal with a sculptural dragon handle grasping a pearl; dimensions 20 cm high, 8 cm wide, 7 cm deep; weight 1.38 kg; origin China; estimated period 1980–1990; title: Draak.
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* Dutch seller with more than 25 years of experience in Tibet, Nepal and China
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Chinese Bronze Dragon Seal
This is a classic square seal stamp (印章 / Yìnzhāng) with a sculptural handle in the shape of a dragon clasping a pearl — one of the most iconic and powerful motifs in Chinese art.
Iconography: The Dragon & the Pearl
The dragon (龍 / Lóng) is the ultimate symbol of imperial power, celestial strength and good fortune
The flaming pearl (火珠) that the dragon clutches symbolises wisdom, enlightenment and cosmic energy — sometimes also the sun or the moon
The combination refers to the concept "行天下" — visibly engraved on the side — which means: "Ruling over the world" or "Walking under the heavens"
Inscription on the side The characters 行天下 (xíng tiānxià) are clearly visible:
行 = to act / move / to rule
天下 = "under the heavens" = the world / the realm
Together: "Ruling over the world" — an expression of imperial authority or ambition
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 suppliers at this auction
* 100% transparent — all photos were taken by us and show exactly the item you will receive
* No intermediaries — we ship our products ourselves, directly to you via easy-to-follow Track and Trace codes
* Lightning-fast shipping — always within 2 working days, usually within 1 working day
* Fair & combined shipping costs — combined shipping active on all our auction items
* Flexible shipping — after payment you can simply specify a desired shipping date
* 100% Reliable — Your package will always be shipped, regardless of the winning bid.
Chinese Bronze Dragon Seal
This is a classic square seal stamp (印章 / Yìnzhāng) with a sculptural handle in the shape of a dragon clasping a pearl — one of the most iconic and powerful motifs in Chinese art.
Iconography: The Dragon & the Pearl
The dragon (龍 / Lóng) is the ultimate symbol of imperial power, celestial strength and good fortune
The flaming pearl (火珠) that the dragon clutches symbolises wisdom, enlightenment and cosmic energy — sometimes also the sun or the moon
The combination refers to the concept "行天下" — visibly engraved on the side — which means: "Ruling over the world" or "Walking under the heavens"
Inscription on the side The characters 行天下 (xíng tiānxià) are clearly visible:
行 = to act / move / to rule
天下 = "under the heavens" = the world / the realm
Together: "Ruling over the world" — an expression of imperial authority or ambition
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 TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1380 g
Country of Origin
China
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
20 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
Title additional information
Dragon
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