Large Seal with Ox Head

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Large Seal with Ox Head height 14.5cm, length 8.3cm, width 8.3cm, weight 1415g. Pre-Ming high-ranking official seal, symbol of vassal or noble power, a ritual treasure. Seal knob of gilded bronze ox-head, seal body of stone (or jade), remaining gilding with mottled green patina, ancient seal body patina. Cast using lost-wax gilded ox-head with wide-open eyes and straight horns, majestic manner; seal body engraved with seal script inscriptions, powerful regular lines, square thick seal stand embodying power dignity. Pre-Ming (Song-Yuan to Ming dynasties). This seal is a core artifact for studying ancient official seal systems, gilding craftsmanship and power symbols, with distinctive chronological ox-head design witnessing ancient ritual system evolution.

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14.5 x 8.3 x 8.3 cm

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1415 g

Large Seal with Ox Head

Lot 0122

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