Seal - Dragon clutching a pearl

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This Chinese bronze seal, titled “Draak omklemt parel”, dates from 1980–1990 and features a dragon grasping a pearl, with calligraphic characters engraved on the front.

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Description from the seller

This is a Chinese seal (印章, yìnzhāng) with a dragon as a crown - a classic symbol of imperial power and good fortune in Chinese culture.

The dragon encircles the "pearl of wisdom" - an important motif in Chinese iconography

Chinese characters: On the front, there are engraved calligraphic characters

Function: Traditionally seals were used to authenticate documents, artworks and correspondence - comparable to a signature in the West

This is a Chinese seal (印章, yìnzhāng) with a dragon as a crown - a classic symbol of imperial power and good fortune in Chinese culture.

The dragon encircles the "pearl of wisdom" - an important motif in Chinese iconography

Chinese characters: On the front, there are engraved calligraphic characters

Function: Traditionally seals were used to authenticate documents, artworks and correspondence - comparable to a signature in the West

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
1760 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 clutching a pearl
The NetherlandsVerified
7387
Objects sold
100%
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