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CHINESE HARDSTONE SEAL Signed and
CHINESE HARDSTONE SEAL Signed and inscribed, decorated with dragons.
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A brown hardstone seal with Shoa
A brown hardstone seal with Shoa Shan finail. 3 x 2 x 5 cm high.
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Inuit carved dark green soapstone
Inuit carved dark green soapstone seal signed indistinctly. 4.5"h.x5.5"l.
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A Pair of Carved Hardstone Seals
A Pair of Carved Hardstone Seals Carved pinkish-brown hardstone seals with dragons on top low relief designs on the sides large characters underneath.
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A Jade Carved Circular Seal Stamp
A Jade Carved Circular Seal Stamp of pale green colored stone with multiple dragons carved to the top above an incised key-fret border above a continuous calligraphic inscription the seal carved to the underside. Height 2 1/4 x diameter 3 1/2 inches.
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A Chinese yellow soapstone seal
A Chinese yellow soapstone seal of irregular natural shape with incised landscape features the seal face triangular. 4 x 2 5 cm high.
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A QING DYNASTY STYLE DARK GREEN
A QING DYNASTY STYLE DARK GREEN HARDSTONE COURT SEAL FO...A QING DYNASTY STYLE DARK GREEN HARDSTONE COURT SEAL FOR DELIVERING INSTRUCTIONS IN A ZITAN BOX, IN THE XIANFENG PERIOD (1851-1861) TASTE, 20TH CENTURY, the lid inlaid with a green stone engraved with characters, opening to a fitted stand containing a writhing dragon finial over sides engraved in Chinese seal and Manchu scripts, the seal in dual Chinese and Phagspa scripts, signed with phagspa script. Height: 7 1/4" Width: 7 1/4" Depth: 7 1/4"
Condition:
Some minor wear, surface dust but overall in very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
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A hardstone signet ring, the shield
A hardstone signet ring, the shield shaped intaglio carved matrix set in 18ct yellow gold, size O and a 9ct gold brooch with horseshoe and hunting crop terminal (with base metal pin), gross weight approximately 8.9gm
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Inuit hardstone seal green with
Inuit hardstone seal green with striations 3 1/2'' h. x 8'' l.
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QING DYNASTY CARVED HARDSTONE
QING DYNASTY CARVED HARDSTONE SEALpale green stone with inscription: "Carved at Zheng Cha Hu in December of 1830, the 10th year of Emperor Daoguang." 3" high, 2 1/2" wide, 2 1/2" deep. Scattered chips and crazing. Provenance: Private Collection, Beijing.
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A carved hardstone Asian seal,
A carved hardstone Asian seal, signed with character marks and dragon motif. 4”H x 2” square Condition: good overall CT Transfer Fee $10
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TWO SOAPSTONE SEALS, AN
TWO SOAPSTONE SEALS, AN ARCHAISTIC STAINED VASE AND COVER, AND A DYED GREEN STONE FIGURAL GROUPTWO SOAPSTONE SEALS, AN ARCHAISTIC STAINED VASE AND COVER, AND A DYED GREEN STONE FIGURAL GROUP, both seals pierced carved with dragons and flaming pearls, the seal bases uncarved, h: 2 1/2 x w: 3 1/2 in.; an archaistic vase and cover of flattened form with dragons in shaped panels and dragon-form handles, the cover with Buddhistic lion finial, with broken chain and broken chain end to one handle, the material stained light brown with accents of turquoise and lapis blue tones, h: 9 1/2 in., on wire inlaid wood base; and a stone carving dyed in imitation of malachite, depicting a female deity in armor with Shonlao by her right side and children to her left, all standing atop rockery, h: 6 1/2 in., wood stand (4) Provenance: Private Collection, purchased in the 1960s and 1970s in Hong Kong, and by descent to present owner
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INUIT CARVED HARDSTONE SEALInuit
INUIT CARVED HARDSTONE SEALInuit carved hardstone seal sculpture. Signed on the underside in Inuktitut syllabics along with C78. EA 5.98165. 2 3/4" H.
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CHINESE JADE OR HARDSTONE SEAL WITH
CHINESE JADE OR HARDSTONE SEAL WITH DRAGONSmuseum label reads "Jadeite Seal 17th Cent", pale green color with whitish and light brown inclusions, seal on base with red ink staining, label reads "64.27.5" (accessioned in 1964), 1-7/8 x 2-1/4 x 1-1/4 in.
Provenance: Charles M. Blackmon Collection, South Carolina; Property from a Southern Institution
Condition:
inclusions, chip to edge near mother's front leg, chip to corner near babies tail, small chips to base consistent with age
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CHINESE HARDSTONE SEAL WITH
CHINESE HARDSTONE SEAL WITH RECLINING MAN Chinese beige hardstone rectangular seal carved with characters and scrolling foliate motif around body and topped with a bearded man holding a fan. 3" H x 1.8" W x 1.2" D.
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CHINESE CARVED HARDSTONE
CHINESE CARVED HARDSTONE SEALChinese Carved Hardstone Seal,
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Hardstone Seal and Carving
Hardstone Seal and Carving Chinese an assembled group of hardstone items including a seal with a mythological beast finial and a carving of a mythological beast; seal ht. 4.5 in. (11.4 cm) Condition: Special Auction Notes: U.S bidders may pay with cash personal check money order bank check or wire transfer. Bidders outside the U. S. will be required to pay by wire transfer. No credit cards accepted. Bidders unknown to Cowan??Ts may be asked to provide additional personal identity or banking information.Please register early to allow sufficient time for bidder approval.
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A Carved Soapstone Seal of pale
A Carved Soapstone Seal of pale celadon colored stone with a lingzhi form finial with carved seal on the underside contained in a rosewood box. Height of seal 1 5/8 inches; length of box 4 3/8 inches.
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A green hardstone pendant set in
A green hardstone pendant set in yellow metal (tests 14 ct gold) marked 585 the circular stone engraved with a geometric design. 8 x 5 cm.
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A Chinese yellow hardstone seal
A Chinese yellow hardstone seal with carved kylin 4.5 x 2.5 x 5.5cm high.
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A red Chinese hardstone box with
A red Chinese hardstone box with pictograms containing two soapstone seals approx. 5 x 7 x 3.5 cm high.
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Chinese carved yellow hardstone
Chinese carved yellow hardstone seal with openwork design box; as-is condition- General marks and surface wear, scratches, rubbing, flaws, and losses. Possible restorations; H 1 1/2" (Approx.)Provenance: Private Collection, Long Beach, CA
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Pr. Chinese Tianhuang Stone Seal
Pr. Chinese Tianhuang Stone Seal ChopsFinely carved with several lines of calligraphy and signed 1''H X 1.25''sq. circa late 19th/early 20th century.Property of a Harper Woods Michigan Gentleman
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TWO CHINESE CARVED HARDSTONE
TWO CHINESE CARVED HARDSTONE SEALSeach of square form, one pale celadon with rust colored inclusions, with arched top, 1 x 1-/4 x 1-/4 in.; one green with dark brown and black flecks, with small knop, 1 x 1-/4 x 1-1/4 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Cincinnati, Ohio
Condition:
arched example with chips, edge wear, abrasions, scratches; knop example with chip to edge, scratches
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*A Carved Steatite Figural Seal
*A Carved Steatite Figural Seal of veined red colored stone depicting the figure in a recumbent pose holding a ruyi scepter and having a double gourd bottle at his feet the flat underside having carved inscription. Length 7 inches.
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Chinese softstone seal, mottled
Chinese softstone seal, mottled gray with an amber skin, carved as a tiger on a rocky precipice, base with three-line inscription, 20th century, 4-12 x 4-12 x 3 in., in fitted fabric-covered box, 3 x 7 x 6-14 in.
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A green hardstone bowl carved in
A green hardstone bowl carved in relief with dragons. 12.5 cm dia.
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A QAJAR CARNELIAN HARDSTONE SEAL
A QAJAR CARNELIAN HARDSTONE SEAL INTAGLIO inscribed in Arabic on a floral decorated ground, dated A.H. 1221 (1806 A.D.) 2.5 x 2cm
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COLLECTION OF 24 SOAPSTONE AND
COLLECTION OF 24 SOAPSTONE AND OTHER HARDSTONE SEALSCOLLECTION OF 24 SOAPSTONE AND OTHER HARDSTONE SEALS, including five cylindrical seals with Buddhistic lion or dragon finials, the others with square or rectangular bases, in a variety of tones, mostly uncarved (24)
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CHINESE HARDSTONE 'DRAGON' SEAL AND
CHINESE HARDSTONE 'DRAGON' SEAL AND A ROUND CARVINGChinese Hardstone 'Dragon' Seal and a Round Carving
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Carved Hardstone Seated Man with
Carved Hardstone Seated Man with Child Finely carved in gray hardstone with brown toning signed underneath depicting an old man with a basket seated on a rocky outcrop with a small child holding a ball at his feet.
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A Chinese hardstone seal the
A Chinese hardstone seal the impression in relief with temple lion finial 2.5 x 1.5 x 3.5cm high.
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A Chinese cream and pale green
A Chinese cream and pale green soapstone seal the top carved in high relief with two luohan 3.75in. Estimate ?240-280 A PRIVATE COLLECTION OF CHINESE SEALS LOTS 490-501 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?240
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A CHINESE HARDSTONE CARVED BOWL AND
A CHINESE HARDSTONE CARVED BOWL AND HARDSTONE SEAL 20th century, includes a spinach green hardstone bowl with relief carved dragon encircling exterior, short foot, and a mottled brown hardstone seal chop with large rat on top in high relief, below on body of seal is incised with inscription and mountainous landscape with bird, underside with oval carved seal of four characters.
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(3) CARVED FIGURAL INTAGLIO STONE
(3) CARVED FIGURAL INTAGLIO STONE SEALS Syrian, the brown with two lions confronting over a fish, 1 1/2" wide; the green having standing warrior with palm and rearing horse, 1"; the black with prncing horse, 3/4", all holed for cord.
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Two Chinese Hard Stone Seals, ca.
Two Chinese Hard Stone Seals, ca. 20th Century Small seal of square form and surmounted by a carved grouping of two Foo lions with Pearl of Wisdom in high relief. One side panels engraved with Chinese calligraphy and bottom engraved with seal marks. Red remains in seal. Measures approx. 2-1/8"H x 2"L x 2"W. Large seal of square form with carved Dragon and Phoenix in relief. Bottom engraved with seal marks. Measures approx. 2-1/4"H x 3-1/4"L x 3-1/4"W.