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Subject:Re: Chinese hardstone hand seals - Part TWO continued
Posted By: Pat Mon, Feb 23, 2015
Thank you, JHKIM. This was very helpful and informative. My head has been spinning about these seals and I had to step away last week to clear my head.
I am uploading a photo of all six with number references and jotting notes about each. Would most certainly be interested in your thoughts and/or corrections.
Btw.. I am do not know who IM Chiat is. Is there a directory of members?
General:
All appear to be archaic or semi-prehistoric, but are actually modern. Modern meaning probably early 20th century.
All are of prehistoric style from a neolithic Chinese culture period (Hongshan) when stamps didn't yet exist.
Souvenir quality
Characters on stones are not contemporary
1. Possibly Shoushan (seal stone) Seal reads Yu Fu Zhen Guan, referring to the Imperial repository.
2. Scratch tested – appears to be jade (tested with pen knife)
3. Scratch tested – appears to be jade (tested with pen knife)
Any input is welcome.
All best,
Pat
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