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2024 Winter Fine Art, Antiques & Jewelry (Day 1)

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Lot 4

Chinese Manchu Ministry of Rites Brass Seal, Qing Dynasty

Estimate: $4,000 - $4,400

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Chinese Manchu Ministry of Rites brass seal, the square body surmounted with an oval tapering columnar handle, Chinese/Manchu inscriptions in script throughout, the seal face with cast script, side inscribed with date: "February of the fifteenth year of Qianlong", (1750), No. "3526". 4 1/2" H x 2 1/4" W x 2 1/4" D, Imperial China, Mid-18th century (1750). Provenance: From the Phillip Taber Collection (Pittsburgh, PA) exhibited at Carnegie Melon, descent from consignor.

Condition

Overall good condition. Dings, dents, scratches, surface abrasion, light oxidation, remnants of red pigment commensurate with age and use.

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By repute, from the collection of George H. Taber (Pittsburgh, PA), descent from consignor. Possibly exhibited February 27 - May 5, 1958 "Far Eastern Art, A Memorial Exhibition from the Collection of George H. Taber".