Seal - Soapstone - China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

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A rectangular, semi-translucent soapstone seal from the Qing dynasty, carved by Huang Shiling and dated winter 1902.

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Rectangular semi-translucent Chinese Seal with script -China- Qing period

On offer is a rectangular, semi translucent Chinese stone seal with beautifully carved Chinese characters. The stone is, or resembles Tianhuang stone. It has a nice translucency with small natural spots and impurities inside the stone. The seal is nicely engraved at one side with 8 Chinese characters in high-quality calligraphy style! The face of the seal has engraved characters in Archaic style, done in good quality, that are synonymous with the artist. Nice smooth surface by use. UV check shows that the stone is natural, so not artificially colored.

Provenance: Recently, we had the privilege of acquiring a richly varied collection of old/antique Chinese stone seals. These remarkable seals have been brought together over many years by a private collector. They consist of good quality authentic Chinese seals made from various colored mineral stones, including possibly shoushan stone (larderite). The dating varies; but they are all from the Qing period into the 20th century.

During the coming period, we will offer items of this collection at a time. Please use your knowledge and judge for yourself, we offer them all without reserve price. Don't miss this opportunity! Good luck bidding!

Carved by: Huang Shiling (1849-1908).

Dated: Winter 1902.

About: Huang Shiling (1849-1908), courtesy name Mufu, pseudonym Juansou, was a native of Yixian, Anhui province. A Prominent seal carver of the late Qing dynasty. He was founder of the “Yishan school” of seal carving.

Size: Measures 45 mm (height) * 22 mm * 22 mm (base).

Weight: 58,98 gram.

Condition: Excellent, some age related wear from use, no damage!

Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible

No reserve price!

Rectangular semi-translucent Chinese Seal with script -China- Qing period

On offer is a rectangular, semi translucent Chinese stone seal with beautifully carved Chinese characters. The stone is, or resembles Tianhuang stone. It has a nice translucency with small natural spots and impurities inside the stone. The seal is nicely engraved at one side with 8 Chinese characters in high-quality calligraphy style! The face of the seal has engraved characters in Archaic style, done in good quality, that are synonymous with the artist. Nice smooth surface by use. UV check shows that the stone is natural, so not artificially colored.

Provenance: Recently, we had the privilege of acquiring a richly varied collection of old/antique Chinese stone seals. These remarkable seals have been brought together over many years by a private collector. They consist of good quality authentic Chinese seals made from various colored mineral stones, including possibly shoushan stone (larderite). The dating varies; but they are all from the Qing period into the 20th century.

During the coming period, we will offer items of this collection at a time. Please use your knowledge and judge for yourself, we offer them all without reserve price. Don't miss this opportunity! Good luck bidding!

Carved by: Huang Shiling (1849-1908).

Dated: Winter 1902.

About: Huang Shiling (1849-1908), courtesy name Mufu, pseudonym Juansou, was a native of Yixian, Anhui province. A Prominent seal carver of the late Qing dynasty. He was founder of the “Yishan school” of seal carving.

Size: Measures 45 mm (height) * 22 mm * 22 mm (base).

Weight: 58,98 gram.

Condition: Excellent, some age related wear from use, no damage!

Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible

Details

Dynastic Style/Period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Country of Origin
China
Material
Soapstone
Title of artwork
Seal
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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