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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)
7343641 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
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This print showcases the exquisite craftsmanship 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 respectively, are carved from a single boulder with a square section rising to a sloping upper surface. One seal depicts a dragon gazing down on its young striding amongst lingzhi, while the other portrays a pair of phoenix soaring amidst peonies. Both scenes are positioned above the signature "Cangmen". The dragons seal features an incised seven-character stanza followed by a signature dated in 1719, along with an eight-character inscription on its face referring to Prince Gong. Similarly, the phoenix seal bears an incised five-character stanza followed by another signature and is adorned with a four-character inscription flanked by chilong below it. The stones used for these seals possess deep honey tones infused with characteristic radish veining, adding to their allure and beauty. This stunning photograph captures every intricate detail of these historical treasures that were once owned by Prince Kung himself during the Kangxi Period (1662-1722). It offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate not only their artistic value but also their cultural significance as symbols of power and prestige in ancient China.
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