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Chinese Soapstone Seal #2

Chinese Soapstone Seal #2

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One of a set of five. The seal is indicative of the late Qing style and fascination of dogs and dragons. They are intended to imitate seals or “chops”, each with mirrored mythical beats atop pilasters and the stone of mottled brown tone.

Date: Mid 20th century

Dimensions (in inches): 9.5 (H) x 3.5 (W) x 3.5 (D)

Publication Date

1950

Keywords

William Lindgren, China, soapstone, St. Cloud State University

Comments

Part of the William M. Lindgren Asian Art Collection housed in the St. Cloud State University Archives. Item 2053 number 2

Chinese Soapstone Seal #2

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