Antique Chinese Old Jade Carved Seal Stamp; Up for sale is this very old jade seal stamp with carved themes on all sides, dated possibly Song Dynasty (960-1279) or later. The seal stamp features a big block carved with ancient Chinese Seal scripts, the totems of dragon in different directions one of which is with five claws, and an official with a headwear. The Seal scripts translated into today’s Chinese characters are “北宋”, “太平興國”, “汴京匠雕” and “同姓諸侯王子”.

In Chinese history, 北宋 (Northern Song Dynasty, 960-1127) was an era during the Song Dynasty. 汴京 (Bianjing), known today as Kaifeng in Henan Province, was the Capital city of Northern Song Dynasty. 太平興國 (Taiping Xingguo, 976-984) was an Era of Emperor Taizong of Song (reigning period, 976-997), the second Emperor of the Song Dynasty. The headwear shows the characteristic of Song Dynasty’s official hat with two wing-like flaps, stiff and straight.

Measures: Dimensions, 3 ½” square (base) x 2 ¾” high; Weight, 2 lbs & 6 oz (1 kg & 77 grams). Condition: Sanitized and clean, in very good condition, with no chips or cracks.

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Return: We try our best to describe the posted items precisely and accurately, pointing out any imperfections. We generally, therefore, do not accept the return, unless the photos posted do not match the items or the items are damaged in shipping. Upon receiving the damaged item, the buyer must keep the original packaging and condition and contact us within 24 hours of delivery.

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