Qing Dynasty Shoushan Seal Depicting Lu Dongpin, with Whisk and Fruit
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Scholar Art: Pre 1900: Item # 1377314
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Scholar Art: Pre 1900: Item # 1377314
A Chinese changhua stone seal of choice, dark red color ("chicken blood") and old, rich patina. Carved to depict Lu Dongpin, a poet scholar elevated to Taoist Immortal over time. A whisk (an attribute associated with Lu Dongpin) is held and a fruit resembling a peach to the side. Condition shows wear from use but good. No seal is extant on the smoothed bottom. Height, 3 1/4 inches
