Lion personal seal in a gold fabric seal box
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Lion personal seal in a gold fabric seal box |
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Description |
2.5 x75 x 75' ; ivory seal ; 1.5x5.5x2.5' box; Personal seals began to be used in the Qin dynasty (221 B.C. - 207 B.C.. An ancient form of Chinese writing (seal style) is still often used on seals today. On this seal, the personal name of the artist, Shi Pu-Le, is carved onto the bottom of the seal. Seals are used like signatures in the Western world. The red ink paste, into which the seal is gently dipped, is made of a special oil, cinnabar, and another ingredient that is only used for seals. The landscape engraved on the front of the seal is accompanied by words: 'Enjoying the scenery and feeling easy in the boat,' the painter's name (Bai Wang), and the painter's seal, in red. The lions decorate the top of the seal. Phoenixes surrounded by fire are woven into the fabric on the seal box. Both lions and phoenixes are considered to be good omens in China. |
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Subject |
Art, Chinese ; Calligraphy |
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Publisher |
China |
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Rights |
Giertz Education Center @ the Krannert Art Museum |
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