QINGSHOU SHANTIAN HUANG TIANLU WITH A RING KNOB...

Updated September 15, 2026

TAOTIE PATTERN SQUARE SEAL. <br>Height:8.7cm (3.43in) , Width:5cm (1.97in) , Weight:390g (0.860lb) An imperial?style square seal of Qing Dynasty from Shoushan Tianhuang stone. The stone is dense and mellow with bright golden?yellow tone and deep antique patina. The knob is fully round?carved as a tianlu auspicious beast holding a movable ring in its mouth, with spread feathered wings and curling mane, resting upon scrolling wave base in solemn imposing posture with meticulous carving. Four sides of seal body are fully decorated with archaistic taotie and kui?dragon patterns on lei?wen ground, drawing inspiration from Shang?Zhou bronze ritual vessels. The vermilion seal face bears dignified seal?script characters in balanced grand composition, rendered with thick rounded strokes and deep crisp grooves. Plentiful aged cinnabar seal?paste remains. Combining round carving, bas?relief and ground?pattern engraving, this magnificent piece embodies the solemn spirit of imperial seal?making, a heavy?weight 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, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, p

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