Inscriptions of Mao Piijiang's name, designated name, courtesy name, studio name and expressions of his aspiration

Artist: Dai Benxiao (1621-1693)

Date: 1663, the second year of the Kangxi reign, Qing (1644-1911)

Dimensions: Length 2.25 cm, Width 2.25 cm, Height 4.55 cm

Material: Qingtian stone

Gift of family of Mao Guangsheng

• Object Type：
  • SEAL
• Location：
  • Chinese Seal Gallery
• Tag：
  • dai benxiao 1663 kangxi reign qing qingtian stone

During the late Ming and early Qing, scholar-bureaucrats were particular about the craftsmanship and quality of their house furnishings and articles for amusement. They not only pursued the literary taste of the seal scripts, but also paid attention to the appreciation quality of the forms. The shape and structure of seals at this period were seeking for novelty and variety. This piece of work is unique in shape and structure, with various seal shapes available, including square, round, rectangular, oval, gourd-shaped and so on. It is not only refreshing in forms and but also easy to carry.