Stone Seals
Carved of 'bloodstone,' bowenite with light green/brown ground and heavy striations of 'blood' red. The finial carved in the form of a Divine Tortoise, in whose nature the qualities of the dragon and tortoise are combined, symbolic of a wish for longevity.
- Date
- 18th-19th century
- In our collection
- since May the 19th, 2009 up to now
- Dimensions
- 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (5.72 x 4.45 x 4.45 cm)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Nephrite (jade) and soapstone
- Price
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- Composition
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zinc 46% cadmium 12% atium 20% copper 7% iron 9% oxygen 6%