Chinese Soapstone Seal #4

Authors

St. Cloud State University

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Description

One of a set of five. The object exhibits a style of carving that mimics the archaic jades of China. They are intended to imitate seals or “chops”. Mottled tan stone and incised calligraphic inscription on the side, with the base containing a two-character archaic style seal inscription.

Date: Mid 20th century

Dimensions (in inches): 7.7 (H) x 2.3 (W) x 2.3 (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 4

Recommended Citation

St. Cloud State University, "Chinese Soapstone Seal #4" (1950). Lindgren 3D Objects. 31.
https://repository.stcloudstate.edu/wlindgren_3D/31