Ancient Chinese jade A yellow jade square seal with a Chi dragon handle and Phags-pa script base — Yuan Dynasty - 32 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Yellow jade square seal with a Chi dragon handle and Phags-pa script base from the Yuan Dynasty, carved in honey‑ochre stone, 32 cm high, 32 cm wide and 22 cm deep, acquired in 2006 from Hong Kong via a gallery/antiquarian.
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Ancient Chinese imperial or personal yellow jade seal with a dragon-shaped handle Chi and inscription in 'Phags-pa script — Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368)
Material: Carved stone in honey and ochre tones.
Description:
Chinese seal with a square section, made of yellowish-toned stone, featuring an elaborate raised decoration on the top depicting archaic dragons with sinuous, interlaced bodies.
The base presents an inscription of four stylized characters, written in seal-script-inspired characters, within a rectangular frame.
The sculptural work on the top, the ornamental composition, and the attractive warm-toned surface stand out.
A representative piece of the Chinese seal tradition, where calligraphy, sculpture, and dragon symbolism—associated with power, authority, and prosperity—are combined.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated by the seller based on style. No further tests, such as TL dating, pigment analysis, or radiography scans, have been conducted to verify the piece's integrity.
Ancient Chinese imperial or personal yellow jade seal with a dragon-shaped handle Chi and inscription in 'Phags-pa script — Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368)
Material: Carved stone in honey and ochre tones.
Description:
Chinese seal with a square section, made of yellowish-toned stone, featuring an elaborate raised decoration on the top depicting archaic dragons with sinuous, interlaced bodies.
The base presents an inscription of four stylized characters, written in seal-script-inspired characters, within a rectangular frame.
The sculptural work on the top, the ornamental composition, and the attractive warm-toned surface stand out.
A representative piece of the Chinese seal tradition, where calligraphy, sculpture, and dragon symbolism—associated with power, authority, and prosperity—are combined.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated by the seller based on style. No further tests, such as TL dating, pigment analysis, or radiography scans, have been conducted to verify the piece's integrity.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/timeframe
Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368)
Name of object
A yellow jade square seal with a Chi dragon handle and Phags-pa script base — Yuan Dynasty
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2006
Material
jade
Country acquired from
Hong Kong
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
32 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
32 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
China
Depth
22 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
