Celadon seal of Guan type with qilin finial Yuan

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Manager ID

1384

Title

Celadon seal of Guan type with qilin finial Yuan dynasty (1279-1368)

Short title

Celadon seal of Guan type with qilin finial Yuan

Record number

BATEA : 1384

Simple name

seal

Classified name

seal; celadon; animal; qilin; ceramic; Yuan; scholar's studio; Guan; glaze; China;

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Description

Description part summary

A rectangular celadon seal with qilin finial. The qilin is shown standing, its bearded head turned towards the rear, the body with scales. The very thick glaze is of Guan type and obscures the features. The base shows a four charcater inscription and the brown clay.

Description material

ceramic

Description condition

good

Description Colour

Aspect	Colour

of body	brown
of glaze	greyish celadon

Description length

Description height

8.3cm

Description diameter

2.5cm

Description width

3.cm

Description depth

Description inscription

Description notes

Gallery location

Special Handling Collection

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