California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 23, 2019  June 23, 2019

 Lot # 7095 
A VERY RARE TIANHUANG 'DOUBLE CHILONG' SEAL    清乾隆 田黃雙螭龍印章


  • Dimension: Height: 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm) Length: 2 1/4 in (5.7 cm) Width: 1 3/8 in (3.5 cm)Weight :98 g
  • Estimate From: $3500
  • Estimate To: $6500

Of oval cross section, the seal top superbly carved in high relief with a mother chilong dragon rested upon its claws, with a smaller chilong cub playfully climbing on top of mother's body, each meticulously rendered with finely incised mane and tails, the head with curled horn and pronounced snout, the seal side incised with inscription, the seal face carved with a four-character inscription. The stone of a warm caramel color with characteristic ‘radish wispy' veining and inclusions. Qing Dynasty Qianlong period.