A Set of Five Chinese Bronze Turtle-Form Stamp Seals, 77BD
Group of five nested and associated bronze turtle-form stamp seals, the largest example with a rectangular base and arched turtle-shell body supporting a smaller turtle finial, the shell retaining remnants of green and red pigment. The smaller seals include standalone turtle, arch-shaped and miniature base forms, all covered in thick earthy encrustation, dark aged patina and wear consistent with ancient burial. Largest seal: height 5.5 cm (2 1/16 in.), width 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.).
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
Group of five nested and associated bronze turtle-form stamp seals, the largest example with a rectangular base and arched turtle-shell body supporting a smaller turtle finial, the shell retaining remnants of green and red pigment. The smaller seals include standalone turtle, arch-shaped and miniature base forms, all covered in thick earthy encrustation, dark aged patina and wear consistent with ancient burial. Largest seal: height 5.5 cm (2 1/16 in.), width 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.).
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
