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Fossilized Seal

Chinese

Artwork Details

Fossilized Seal
1956
Chinese
ivory
2 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. (5.08 x 1.91 x 1.91 cm);2 x 4 x 3 3/4 in. (5.08 x 10.16 x 9.53 cm)
Gift of Jiu-Fong Lo Chang and Kuei-sheng Chang
2022/2.90.1

Description

Physical Description:

A block with white writing on one side and a seal on the bottom with dried red pigment residue. The block bears a resemblance to wood. It is accompanied by a custom box, black on the inside with a sliding lid and a blue, red, and black embroidered interior.

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