Qing Dynasty Soapstone Seal with Inscription and Signature

An unusual Shoushan soapstone rectangular seal, Qing Dynasty,…
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An unusual Shoushan soapstone rectangular seal, Qing Dynasty, 17th-18th century the caramel-coloured skin streaked with darker inclusions, one side with a two line incised inscription 'Nan Er Yu Shang Ling Yang Ge, Di Yi gong Ming Bu Ai Qian', signed: 'San Qiao Fang Gu', the seal face carved with six characters 'Wei Ren Xian Wo Zhen, 9.9 cm high, 4.1 cm wide. Provenance: An important private collection, Sydney, Australia

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  • Important - Important is a word used in the antique trade to indicate an object should be ranked above other similar objects, and is therefore more valuable.

    The object could be considered important because it is by a famous designer or maker, has been shown at a major exhibition, is of exquisite workmanship, is rare or is a "one-off", was made for an important patron, and so on.

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  • Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.
  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.

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