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Lot 188: A PALE CELADON JADE SEAL 18th-19th century

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Description

A PALE CELADON JADE SEAL

18th-19th century

Following the natural shape of the pebble, finely carved in relief with a dragon pursuing flaming pearl amidst clouds, the stone with natural russet and gray inclusions.


2 3/8in (6cm) high

Condition Report

Please Note: This condition report describes, but is not limited to, major condition issues with this lot.



The seal is generally in good condition. Minor darker variations are present on the top and around the body, but they do not impact the carved image. Additionally, unobtrusive natural veins and hairline cracks can be observed. The surface also exhibits some grimes and glue residues.

Provenance

十八-十九世紀 青玉雲龍趕珠紋「開陽胡氏」印



Please note this Lot is to be sold at No Reserve. 本拍品不設底價




Provenance:

Collection of Florence (1920-2018) and Herbert (1917-2016) Irving, no. 368

Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2015-present




來源:

佛羅倫斯 (1920-2018) 與赫伯特·歐雲 (1917-2016) 伉儷(Florence and Herbert Irving)舊藏,藏品編號 368

歐雲伉儷贈,2015年

大都會藝術博物館,2015 年迄今



The reverse side of the seal, depicting the dragon's tail concealed behind the clouds, bears a carved inscription at the lower left corner: '蘧公屬,約庵 Qugong zhu, Yue'an (Commissioned by Qugong, [signed] Yue'an).' The text engraved on the underside of the seal reads 開陽胡氏 Kaiyang Hu shi (Clan Hu from Kaiyang). In light of this information, it can be inferred that the seal was crafted by an artist named Yue'an for a patron surnamed Qu, who adopted the sobriquet Qugong.

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