Qing dynasty (1644-1911)Length：6.7cm
Width：6.7cm
Height：7.1cm
Weight：725g
Field-yellow steatites were top of the line among field-yellow stones and used for paying tribute to royal house in Chinese history.
This square seal with design of auspicious dragon spewing pearl was in good quality and shape. The stone skin was slightly transparent and the texture was clearly glittering. Inner radish veins and orange peel veins appeared in outer layer of stone skin.
The dragon handle showed crouching dragon over clouds. The auspicious dragon was characterized by round and open eyes, revealed teeth, and open mouth. Besides, a fire pearl emerged out of dragon mouth. The hair was emitting overhead and dragon whisker was floating in the wind. The dragon performed vividness and august image.
Four sides of the seal were carved with dragon pattern that showed a walking dragon with chin up and chest out.
Chinese people believed the auspiciousness and boldness of dragon bring strengthened power, such as keeping away from villain, calling angels, and obtaining wealth.
The seal bottom was applied with relief carving. Twelve characters from right to left were illustrated as follows. “Natural chasm can be leaped over by flying body. High peak can be conquered by vigorous steps.
These twelve characters had been used by Hu Yao-bang, who is the leader of China as secretary general. He inscribed those words in his own handwriting in Luding bridge of Luding county in Sichuan province in 1985. The purpose was to praise Red army highly and commemorated their former glory.
This square seal with design of auspicious dragon spewing pearl was in good quality and shape. The stone skin was slightly transparent and the texture was clearly glittering. Inner radish veins and orange peel veins appeared in outer layer of stone skin.
The dragon handle showed crouching dragon over clouds. The auspicious dragon was characterized by round and open eyes, revealed teeth, and open mouth. Besides, a fire pearl emerged out of dragon mouth. The hair was emitting overhead and dragon whisker was floating in the wind. The dragon performed vividness and august image.
Four sides of the seal were carved with dragon pattern that showed a walking dragon with chin up and chest out.
Chinese people believed the auspiciousness and boldness of dragon bring strengthened power, such as keeping away from villain, calling angels, and obtaining wealth.
The seal bottom was applied with relief carving. Twelve characters from right to left were illustrated as follows. “Natural chasm can be leaped over by flying body. High peak can be conquered by vigorous steps.These twelve characters had been used by Hu Yao-bang, who is the leader of China as secretary general. He inscribed those words in his own handwriting in Luding bridge of Luding county in Sichuan province in 1985. The purpose was to praise Red army highly and commemorated their former glory.
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