California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 May 10, 2020  May 10, 2020

 Lot # 9453 
A BRONZE MANCHU OFFICIAL'S SEAL    清乾隆 銅印


  • Dimension: Height: 4 3/4 in (12.1 cm) Length: 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm) Width: 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $300
  • Estimate To: $500

of rectangular form and surmounted by a slightly tapering cylindrical handle, cast at the top with the inscriptions in Chinese and Manchu, the sides with qian zi yiqian sanbai sanshi liu hao (number 1336 of Qian) and Qianlong shier nian liuyue ri zao (made in the sixth month in the 12th year of Qianlong) corresponding to 1747, the seal face with inscriptions in seal script Chinese and Manchu. Qing Dynasty Qianlong period.


官印使用發展大體上經歷了萌芽期、發展期、成熟期,衰敗期四個階段。清官印的製造乃分為三個層次,御寶為最高等級,其次為百官印信,再次為文武佐雜僚屬之鈐記。此印圓柱形印紐,上細下粗,長方形印面。“張家口一站右路軍一第三一參領”“禮部造”“乾隆十二年六月日”“乾字第一千三百三十六號”。