Seal with artist mark, large size! - Soapstone - China - 20th century

o reserve price! Carved large square yellow-orange Chinese Seal with Pixiu -China- Republic period On offer is an excellent quality large yellow-orange semi translucent Chinese stone Seal. It has a very finely carved female pixiu (bixie) on top. The stone is, or resembles Tianhuang stone. The seal is nicely engraved with 8 Chinese characters on one side. The face of the seal is carved with 7 Chinese characters in artist quality. This is one of the best we will offer, with a beautiful translucency! Provenance: Recently, we had the privilege of acquiring a richly varied collection of old/antique Chinese stone seals. These remarkable seals have been brought together over many years by a private collector. They consist of good quality authentic Chinese seals made from various colored mineral stones, including possibly shoushan stone (larderite). The dating varies; but they are all from the Qing period into the 20th century. During the coming period, we will offer items of this collection at a time. Please use your knowledge and judge for yourself, we offer them all without reserve price. Don't miss this opportunity! Good luck bidding! Pixiu are considered powerful protectors of the souls of the deads and protectioners of Feng shui. There are 2 varieties. The pixiu with 1 antler is the male and is called Tiānlù (天祿); t'ien-lu. The male is in charge of wealth. The pixiu with 2 antlers is the female and is called Bìxié (辟邪); pi-hsieh (lit. "to ward off evil spirits"). The female wards of evil. The mythical hybrid creature depicted on top of this offered seal is a 2-horned female pixiu. Carved by: Unknown. Dated: Winter 1931, to honour Ma Heng. Ma Heng is anonymous name of Sima Yi. About: Sima Yi (179-251), courtesy name Zhongda, was a native of Wen county, Henan province. He was an outstanding statesman and military strategist of the state of Wei during the Three Kingdoms period and the founding figure of the Western Jin Dynasty. He eventually became a powerful figure who exercised total control over the state’s affairs. Size: Measures 62 mm * 35 mm * 37 mm. Weight: 150,55 gram. Condition: Excellent, typical age related wear from use. No damage! Will be packed very well and shipped with registered track/trace with insurance. Combined shipping possible

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