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Prince Kung's Dragon and Phoenix Tianhuang Seals, 1662-1861 (stone)
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Prince Kung's Dragon and Phoenix Tianhuang Seals, 1662-1861 (stone)
7343638 Prince Kung's Dragon and Phoenix Tianhuang Seals, 1662-1861 (stone) by Chinese School, (17th-19th century); 3.3x3.3x8.6 and 3.3x3.3x8.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The seals Kangxi Period (1662-1722), seal faces Xianfeng Period (1850-1861)
The seals are carved from a single boulder with square section rising to a sloping upper surface. The top of one is carved in low
relief, dexterously utilising the skin of the stone, with a dragon gazing down on its young striding amongst lingzhi, echoing the pair of phoenix soaring amidst peonies on the other, both scenes positioned above a signature, Cangmen. The dragons seal is incised on one vertical side with a seven-character stanza followed by a signature, Lin Ji, dated 11th day of the ninth month of yihai cyclical year, corresponding to 1719, the seal face is carved in intaglio with an eight-character inscription, Huang liuzi Heshuo Gong qinwang, The sixth imperial son, The Peaceful and Eminent Prince Gong'. The phoenix seal is similarly incised on one vertical side with a five-character stanza followed by a signature, Ziwei Neishi, the seal face is carved with a four-character inscription, weiguo fanfu, (Guardian vassal of the state) in intaglio, flanked by a pair of chilong below a two-character inscription yuci, imperially bestowed, in relief. The stones are of a deep honey tone suffused with characteristic radish veining.); Photo © Christie's Images
Media ID 28651431
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This print showcases the exquisite beauty of Prince Kung's Dragon and Phoenix Tianhuang Seals, created between 1662 and 1861 by the Chinese School. The seals, measuring 3.3x3.3x8.6 and 3.3x3.3x8.8 cm, are a testament to the masterful craftsmanship of the 17th-19th century era. Carved from a single boulder with a square section rising to a sloping upper surface, these seals are truly remarkable works of art. One seal features a dragon gazing down on its young amidst lingzhi motifs, while the other depicts phoenixes soaring amongst peonies - both scenes positioned above an artist's signature, Cangmen. The dragon seal bears an incised seven-character stanza followed by a signature dated back to 1719 during the Kangxi Period (1662-1722). Its face is intricately carved in intaglio with an eight-character inscription that translates to "The Peaceful and Eminent Prince Gong" referring to one of Emperor Kangxi's sons. Similarly, the phoenix seal boasts delicate details including a five-character stanza on one side and a four-character inscription reading "Guardian vassal of the state" in intaglio on its face. Flanked by chilong creatures below an imperial two-character inscription meaning "imperially bestowed" this seal represents great honor. Both stones exhibit deep honey tones infused with radish veining, adding further allure to their already mesmerizing presence. In this photograph captured by FungTsang for Fine Art Finder, we can appreciate not only the visual splendor but also the historical significance embodied within these magnificent Prince Kung's Dragon and Phoenix Tianhuang Seals.
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