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1885.1227.68

seal
Object Type
seal
Museum number
1885,1227.68
Description
Seal. Made of jade (blue) carved with four-character inscription in intaglio in seal script on base.
Cultures/periods
Qing dynasty
Production date
19thC
Findspot
Found/Acquired: China
Asia: China
Materials
jade
Dimensions
Height: Height: 2.50 centimetres
Length: Length: 2.50 centimetres
Width: Width: 2.20 centimetres
Inscriptions
Inscription type: inscription
Inscription position: base
Inscription language: Chinese
Inscription script: Seal script
Inscription content: ×x•ø“ô„¦
Inscription transliteration: Du Shu Ji Jian
Inscription translation: Reading and Swording
Curators comments
The seal has a tile knob (ÍßÅ¥) which was popular during the Han dynasty.
The inscription was beautifully carved by hand in intaglio in small seal script.
The content of the inscription suggests that it is a private seal and demonstrates the desired daily pursuit of the owner. The
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Donated by: Sir Augustus Wollaston Franks
Acquisition date
1885
Department
Asia
Registration number
1885,1227.68
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