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VARIOUS PROPERTIES
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A SMALL CARVED TIANHUANG SEAL
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911), SIGNED MANSHENG
The oval seal is surmounted by a finial carved as a seated mythical
beast. The side is carved with the artist’s signature, Man Sheng,
above the seal face with a three-character inscription reading cha
san wei (tasting three flavours). The stone is of a honey caramel
tone.
1 ¬ in. (4.1 cm.) long, box, 21 g
HK$200,000-300,000 US$26,000-38,000
The signature Mansheng on the side of the seal refers to Chen
Mansheng (1768-1822), also known as Chen Hongshou, a
renowned poet, painter, calligrapher and seal carver, heralded
as one of the Eight Masters of Xiling. He was also known for his
innovative designs of Yixing teapots, many of which are highly
sought after by connoisseurs.
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seal face impression
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TWO BLACK SOAPSTONE ‘MYTHICAL BEAST’ SEALS
EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH-18TH CENTURY
The black soapstone is carved in low relief at the top with a sea creature and incised with
the signature of Zhou Bin on one vertical side. The other rectangular seal is surmounted
by a finial carved in the form of a recumbent mythical beast. The seal face is inscribed with
a phrase from Baihuxing ‘Ode to the White Tiger’ by the Tang poet Li He reading ‘danrutie
jianrushuang’ (courage like iron, sword like frost). Two characters, Yuxuan, are incised on
the side.
The taller: 2 ¿ in. (5.5 cm.) high, boxes (2)
HK$300,000-500,000 US$39,000-64,000

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seal face impression 2997
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