Description: Transparent rock crystal with natural inclusions
China, 18th century
The golden speckles in the rock crystal material add to the elegance of this literati seal. Although a zodiac sign and a popular motif in Chinese arts there are very few examples of Chinese seals with horses. Here we see the horse with its head turned to the side and looking down to the seal face, which is uncarved. The mane and tail are intricately incised.
Shape: Rectangular shape with figural finial
Dimensions: 9,5 cm (height), 4,5 cm (length), 4,5 cm (width)
Condition: Good condition with few small notches to base
Provenance: Austrian private collection
十八世紀水晶馬鈕文人印章
品相良好,底座有幾個小凹陷
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