A RARE 'TIANHUANG' SEAL
A RARE 'TIANHUANG' SEAL
Qing dynasty/Republic period
The square sectioned seal body surmounted by horned mythical beast with powerful claws and bushy tail, seated with its head turned to one side, the seal face carved in intaglio with four characters reading jingrong zhuhe, flanked by two dragons contesting a flaming pearl carved in relief, the stone of a rich variegated yellow color with some translucent streaks.
1 3/4in (4.5cm) high
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A RARE 'TIANHUANG' SEAL
Qing dynasty/Republic period
The square sectioned seal body surmounted by horned mythical beast with powerful claws and bushy tail, seated with its head turned to one side, the seal face carved in intaglio with four characters reading jingrong zhuhe, flanked by two dragons contesting a flaming pearl carved in relief, the stone of a rich variegated yellow color with some translucent streaks.
1 3/4in (4.5cm) high
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