California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 11, 2022  June 11, 2022

 Lot # 5011 
A PAIR OF 'CHICKEN BLOOD' SOAPSTONE SEALS    清 彭玉麟 雞血石印章一對


  • Dimension: Height: 3 3/8 in (8.4 cm) Length: 7/8 in (2.1 cm) Width: 7/8 in (2.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $800
  • Estimate To: $1200

Each of rectangular form with square section, seal face carved with two characters and four characters respectively, associated with Late Qing Dynasty politician Peng Yulin. Qing Dynasty period.


對章形制碩大,取材優良,方正有度,紅黃白三色交融,紋理變化多端,相互映襯,石質優良,瑩潤通透,包漿厚重。印文:臣玉麟印;雪琴。彭玉麟:字雪琴,號退省庵主人、吟香外史,清朝晚期軍事家、書畫家,人稱「雪帥」。湘軍水師創建者、中國近代海軍奠基人,被譽爲「晚清第一清官」。