Rare Chinese Bronze Seal in Form of Buddhist Lion, 17th Century

A rare Chinese bronze seal in the form of a Buddhist lion, late…
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A rare Chinese bronze seal in the form of a Buddhist lion, late Ming -Early Qing Dynasty, 17th century, the seal is very well cast with head twisted, the long main flowing over his flank, playing with a brocade ball while seated on a pierced square base, the gilt face carved with eight characters, inscribed in Han Chinese and Manchu scripts "Jun Zi Dao Zhang, Qi Xuan Yuan Ji", which was taken from "I Ching", means "The gentleman must constantly introspect and remain vigilant throughout the day in order to gather auspiciousness and avoid misfortune.", it is together with a hardwood cigar box with the monogram "The Queens" (regiment) upon which the seal was mounted. 5.8 cm high (seal). 8 cm high, 23.4 cm wide and 13.3 cm deep (box). /, :

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  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.

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