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live October 28 | 12:30 PM
Subastas Darley

132 - A pair of Shoushan stone-carved seals in a honey-colored tone with a waxy texture, preserved in their period case with a custom-made stand bearing the inscription "Imperially Bestowed to the Thirteenth Imperial Son, Prince Yi of the He-shuo Rank; Collection of Prince Yi, the Thirteenth Imperial Son." The tops feature exquisitely carved imperial dragons in high relief alongside a sacred pearl set against a backdrop of clouds and waves. The front faces bear incised inscriptions, and both square bases display seal impressions with traces of red wax. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912).

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€1,500 - 8,500

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29%

A pair of Shoushan stone-carved seals in a honey-colored tone with a waxy texture, preserved in their period case with a custom-made stand bearing the inscription "Imperially Bestowed to the Thirteenth Imperial Son, Prince Yi of the He-shuo Rank; Collection of Prince Yi, the Thirteenth Imperial Son." The tops feature exquisitely carved imperial dragons in high relief alongside a sacred pearl set against a backdrop of clouds and waves. The front faces bear incised inscriptions, and both square bases display seal impressions with traces of red wax. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912). Dimensions: 6.9 x 6.4 x 6.6 cm and 4.1 x 6.3 x 6.3 cm. Case dimensions: 16 x 15 x 23 cm. Weight: 573 g; 294 g Provenance: “Dragon Seals” Private Collection, Paris, France.

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Auction details

Upcoming Special Fall Auction, October 28 - Session 1: Asian Art
Wednesday, October 28
12:30 PM
Avda. Menendez Pidal, 13 Pl. Bj, (Zona CC. Estación Autobuses de Valencia)
46009 Valencia, Spain

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Subastas Darley +34 9 60 46 16 88 victoria@subastasdarley.com
On Drouot for 5 years avec More than 16,000 lots published

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