California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 23, 2019  June 23, 2019

 Lot # 7048 
AN IMPERIAL GILT-BRONZE 'CHILONG' SEAL    清 銅鎏金麒麟鈕方印


  • Dimension: Height: 2 1/8 in (5.4 cm) Width: 2 5/8 in (6.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2800
  • Estimate To: $4800

Of square section, the seal surmounted with a recumbent mythical beast seated on its rear haunches, its scaly body emitting flame scrolls around the limb, its powerful head resting on front paws with mouth slightly open, the mane further detailed with incised lines, tail bifurcated, the seal surface with four character inscription. Qing Dynasty period.