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

o reserve price auction! Carved rectangular greyish pink Chinese Seal bixie -China- Qing period On offer is a very fine good quality greyish-pink Chinese stone Seal. The seal is nicely carved with a double horned bixie (the female part of pixiu) sitting on top of the seal. Chinese characters are carved into the pedestal. The stone seal is semi-translucent. The face of the seal has engraved characters in Archaic style, done in superb 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 to the 20th century. During the coming period, we will offer several pieces at a time. Please use your knowledge and judge for yourself, we offer it without reserve price. Don't miss this opportunity! Good luck bidding! Carved by: Shen Zhenming (18..?-…?). Dated: Autumn, September 1888. About: Shen Zhenming, courtesy name Ouchuan, art names (Hao) Laou and Yu’er Xiangnong, was a native of Shimen (present-day Chongde), Zhejiang. He lived during the Daoguang and Xianfeng reigns of the Qing dynasty. He was highly accomplished in painting- excelling in depictions of flowers, birds and landscapes- and was noted for his masterful, rich and nuanced use of ink. He was also an expert in seal carving and also skilled in poetry. Size: Measures 57 mm (height) * 26 mm * 22 mm (base). Weight: 61,07 gram. Condition: Excellent, typical age related wear from use. No damage! Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible

Estimate:$220.47

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