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A RARE WHITE AND BLACK JADE SEAL WITH A DRAGON-TORTOISE (XUANWU), MING DYNASTY
奥地利
03月12日 晚上6点 开拍
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China, 15th-16th century. Skillfully carved, the mythical creature crouching upon a substantial hexagonal stand. Its slightly domed carapace delicately incised with a lozenge pattern, framed by a crisscrossed border, and surmounted by a prominent, angular head. The face defined by a pair of elongated eyes, a straight mouthline, and two long horns. The opaque stone of an appealing white tone, accented with large black patches, predominantly on the underside, and subtle light brown inclusions.Provenance: The Collection of Sam and Myrna Myers, Paris, France. According to the Myers ledger acquired on 18 July 1976 from Vallin Galleries and in the collection for 50 years. Vallin Galleries, established in 1940, were dealers of fine Asian art. Owned and operated by Peter L. Rosenberg for nearly thirty years until his sudden death in December 2013, the gallery was widely regarded as an outstanding source for the best of Asian art.Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and inherent natural imperfections, such as inclusions and fissures, some of which have developed into small hairlines. Occasional minute nicks and shallow surface scratches. Minor nibbling along the edges. Weight: 127.1 gDimensions: Length 4.9 cmJade seals in the Ming dynasty were far more than mere administrative implements, serving instead as concentrated emblems of authority, legitimacy, and imperial cosmology. Examples such as the present, depicting a mythical creature formed from a shell surmounted by a dragon head, known in Chinese mythology as 'xuanwu', unite in a single object the resilience and longevity traditionally associated with the tortoise with the power of the dragon, a symbol of imperial authority and divine protection, thereby conveying the notion of a stable and enduring mandate sanctioned by celestial forces. Meticulously carved in jade, a material prized for its incorruptibility and sacredness, these seals simultaneously manifest the technical mastery of Ming craftsmen and a value system that intertwined permanence, sovereignty, and the cosmological linkage between the terrestrial and celestial realms.Auction result comparison:Type: Closely relatedAuction: Sotheby's New York, 23 March 2022, lot 220Price: USD 5,670 or approx. EUR 5,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: A brown jade 'xuanwu' seal, late Ming dynastyExpert remark: Compare the related subject and manner of carving. Note the similar size (4.8 cm).Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Christie's Hong Kong, 6 October 2015, lot 47Price: HKD 68,750 or approx. EUR 9,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: A carved white jade 'mythical beast' seal, late Ming dynastyExpert remark: Compare the related subject and manner of carving. Note the slightly smaller size (4 cm).

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