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What is the red seal on Chinese art?

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What is the red seal on Chinese art?
The red seal on Chinese art is a way of communicating information about the piece. Depending on the artwork, the seal may say who produced it or who originally owned it. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Chinese art.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Chinese Finely Carved Yellow Pixiu Archaic Dragon Seal w/Stand 20th Cent
Located in Richmond, CA
This vintage Chinese seal is an exquisite example of craftsmanship, intricately carved to feature a
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20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Stone

20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
used to carve Chinese seals.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Ring Dish
Located in Dallas, TX
was carved into ceremonial knives. Soapstone was also used to carve Chinese seals.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

20C Medium Chinese Soapstone Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
was also used to carve Chinese seals.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

20C Chinese Soapstone Foo Dog Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
also used to carve Chinese seals.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Pair of 20C Chinese Soapstone Carved Bookends
Located in Dallas, TX
ceremonial knives. Soapstone was also used to carve Chinese seals.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

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