Description:

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A hefty hand carved jade stone seal known as a chop stamp, with a square block and an ornamental fu (also spelled 'foo') dog. The stylized fu dog crouches on the top of the block staring forward, with ornate details and incised lines forming his endearing squat body. The base underside is carved with an incised background to make the large characters stand out in relief. The seals had different names for the type of imprint they left due to the way the stamp was carved. This stamp is a "yang wen" or "zhuwen" meaning that the characters are in relief, so they would be coated in ink for the imprint. These impressive seals were used as signatures, and were important to legitimize documents and mandates from officials and emperors. This large seal is carved of precious jade stone, suggesting that this may have been the mark of an elite person. Size: 2.31" L x 2.18" W x 3.25" H (5.9 cm x 5.5 cm x 8.3 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, 1980s-2000s

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  • Condition: Minor surface scratches. Mineral deposits and natural stone striations. Great condition overall!

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