California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 24, 2017  September 24, 2017

 Lot # 3409 
AN IMPERIAL GILT-BRONZE 'CHILONG' SEAL    清 銅鎏金麒麟鈕方印


  • Dimension: Height: 2 1/8 in (5.4 cm) Width: 2 5/8 in (6.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4000
  • Estimate To: $8000

Of square section, the seal surmounted with a recumbent mythical beast seated on its rear haunches, its scaly body emitting flame scrolls around the limb, its powerful head resting on front paws with mouth slightly open, the mane further detailed with incised lines, tail bifurcated, the seal surface with four character inscription. Qing Dynasty period.


來源:加拿大溫哥華華裔家族收藏, 由家族女士提供, 其父1985年以前收藏
Provenance: Private family collection, Vancouver, Canada, acquired before 1985