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Posted By: mikeoz Posted Date: Sep 21, 2007 (02:36 AM) |
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Message I don't think that this is any kind of real seal. I think it is a tourist trade item. And I certainly don't think it ever belonged to an emperor or emperor's deputy. My reasons are: 1. The calligraphy is distorted and inaccurate. Imperial seals are usually carved by the finest artists, and such sloppy work would have brought down dire consequences for someone brave or stupid enough to present this to an emperor. 2. The large Buddha head would have made using the seal both awkward and disrespectful. It is considered in extreme bad taste to hold or handle any sacred representation by the head or face - yet you see westerners doing it all the time. 3, The detailing of the carving is also crude, the modeling of the ear for example looks as if it was done in a hurry to get the figure out for casting as fast as possible. Post a Response |
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