Jade, soapstone, wood
China, 20th century
Included are eleven seals in different forms and beautiful patina
Adorned with different characters, bats, floral elements and partly crowned by archaistic mythical creatures
E.g. One seal made of Qingtian stone with a knob in the shape of a dragon and seal script on the side ‘Yaohua Daoren, huaniao huace, Bingwu’ (Daoist Yaohua , flower album leaf, in the year Bingwu ??), attributed to Hong Wu ? ? (1743-1811), Grandchild of the Kangxi Emperor, renowned poet, calligrapher and painter
A seal with characters and a circular pattern on the wall, the knob in the shape of a Fo lion, attributed to YANG Shaoji (? - 1858)
A seal made of greyish jade with a lion and characters on the side
A seal is crowned by a toad and characters can be found on the front
Dimensions: 4 to 11.5 x 1.5 to 4.5 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection, Berlin

Fo Lions

Fo lions, also called guardian lions, enjoy high popularity in Chinese art. Their appearance reminds one of a mixture of a dragon and a lion. These mythical creatures usually come in pairs and were originally positioned to guard the entrance of Buddhist temples. In the arts and crafts, they are often refigured as doorknockers or decorative ceramic, marble, or bronze vessels.



Condition: The seals are in good condition with traces of former red seal color and slight signs of age and wear. Small notches can be seen here and there. The height measures 4 to 11.5 cm and the width is 1.5 to 4.5 cm.

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