This antique Tianhuang Seal is skillfully carved into the form of an imperial garden lion with finely incised markings and elaborate details. The treatment of the lion, with its subtle yet well-defined muscles and strong, curvaceous body testifies to the artist's consummate skill. Its base reveals a two-character signature. Tradition shows that the rare Tianhuang, with its lush and warm amber tones, has been considered the most valuable type of Shoushan stone.
For A Similar Example:
Christie's Hong Kong - October 4, 2018 - Sale #15960 - The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art: Lot #198
A TIANHUANG 'MYTHICAL BEAST' SEAL SIGNED FU’AN, LATE QING DYNASTY-REPUBLIC PERIOD
Estimate HKD 180,000 - HKD 280,000
Price realised HKD 250,000
A TIANHUANG 'MYTHICAL BEAST' SEAL SIGNED FU’AN, LATE QING DYNASTY-REPUBLIC PERIOD
One vertical side is incised with a signature of Fu’an, while the seal face is carved with a four-character seal, zhizai buxiu. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) high, box 68 g
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Christie's New York - Fine Chinese Ceramics And Works Of Art Including Property from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections - March 26,2010 Lot #1147
A SMALL TIANHUANG OVAL SEAL
QIANLONG PERIOD (1736-1795)
Finely carved on top with a recumbent mythical beast, with hair-incised beard and mane and bifurcated horn and tail, the face of the seal carved in raised characters, Shan shui you qing yin (the mountain and river have a clear song)
1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired in Berkeley, California in 1975.
Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 25,000 Price realised USD 92,500
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