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Shoushan Tianhuang High-Relief Nine Dragons Playing with Pearl Cylinder Seal 18×6.5cm
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Shoushan Tianhuang High-Relief Nine Dragons Playing with Pearl Cylindrical Seal Stamp 18×6.5 cm

Shoushan Tianhuang Stone Cylindrical Seal, Deeply Carved with Nine Dragons Chasing the Pearl

EstimateHK$120,000 - HK$260,000
Category:Miscellaneous

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This cylindrical seal features a warm, honey-yellow hue throughout and is intricately carved using deep relief techniques to depict nine dragons playing with a pearl. The dragons weave dynamically through swirling clouds, their powerful, fluid poses highlighted by layered scales and cloud motifs that create a richly detailed, three-dimensional composition flowing seamlessly from top to bottom. A sacred pearl crowns the top, encircled by the nine dragons in a gesture of tribute, symbolizing auspicious blessings and prosperity. The base bears elegantly arranged seal script inscriptions. The piece stands tall and fully adorned, combining round carving, openwork, and high-relief sculpting in a masterful display of craftsmanship. As a substantial and prestigious tool for scholarly use, it serves both as a functional writing instrument and an ornamental masterpiece, offering exceptional value for collectors and admirers alike.

This cylindrical seal features a warm honey-yellow tone. The entire surface is decorated with deeply carved scene of nine dragons chasing the flaming pearl. Dragons wind through swirling cloud scrolls with powerful, vivid forms; meticulously rendered scales and layered cloud patterns create profound three-dimensional texture. A sacred pearl is carved at the apex, encircled by the nine dragons, symbolizing auspicious fortune and prosperity. The circular base bears neatly composed seal script characters. Tall and imposing, the seal is fully decorated all around, combining full-round carving, openwork and high relief. With extremely elaborate craftsmanship, it stands as an important large literati seal, suitable for display as well as practical seal cutting, possessing great collection value.