Page 196 - Important Chiense Ceramics and Works of Art, Christie's.pdf

2999
A CARVED TIANHUANG SQUARE SEAL
QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)
The seal is of square section and finely carved on the sides in low relief with a continuous
scene depicting gnarled leafy branches, above a nine-character poetic inscription on the
seal face. The stone is of a rich golden honey tone.
2 ¡ in. (6 cm.) high, box, 131 g
HK$1,600,000-2,500,000 US$210,000-320,000
seal face
ࣇ㬷
᪺ ⁳㷍ᑝ⒰ Դ
ࣇᙔ厍⡙᳖ዝ ᤨᠪ࿆ 㚒⏟ؒ

impression
ࣇᙔ

194