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Imperial Seal

MOA: University of British Columbia

N1.265

Large guardian lion on pedestal. Under lion's right paw is a ball. Red seal stamp carved underneath.

  • Cultural Context

    Imperial seal of the emperor.

  • Type of Item seal
  • Culture Chinese
  • Material ivory, ink
  • Manufacturing Technique carved
  • Measurements height 19.0 cm, width 9.5 cm, depth 11.0 cm (overall)
  • Field Collector Ping-Ti Ho
  • Previous Owner Antique Galleries
  • Received from Antique Galleries, Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation
  • Made in China
  • Ownership Date before October 15, 1960
  • Acquisition Date on October 15, 1960
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 0036/0001

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