IN THE NINTH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF EMPEROR...

Updated September 15, 2026

Lot number28
Estimate5,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
AuctionSep Premier Antique & Collectibles II
DateSeptember 20, 2026 at 1:53 AM EDT
Auction houseYakon Auctions
LocationGermantown, Maryland

QIANLONG OF THE QING DYNASTY, SHOUSHAN TIANHUANG GROUP CHI PLAYING WITH BEADS SHAPED SEAL. <br>Height:6cm (2.36in) , Width:7cm (2.76in) , Weight:560g (1.235lb) An imperial Tianhuang seal dated to the 9th year of Qianlong reign, Qing Dynasty. The stone possesses dense mellow texture, rich golden?yellow tone and thick aged patina. The top is freely?formed high?relief carved with multiple chilong dragons chasing pearl amid billowing cloud patterns. The dragons are dynamically rendered with meticulously detailed manes, scales and claws, demonstrating superb imperial workshop craftsmanship. The side is incised with regular?script reign inscription ??Supervised and manufactured by Board of Rites, 9th year of Qianlong??. The square seal face is inscribed in vermilion nine?fold seal script, bordered by chilong dragon ornaments. The seal characters are grand and formal with deep sharp grooves, thick aged seal?paste remains on surface. Dated and officially supervised by Qing court Board of Rites, it represents an extremely important collected imperial Tianhuang treasure.<br><br>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS.<br><br> Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions.<br><br> The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description.<br><br> Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value.<br><br> All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attrib

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