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"1954; Obsessed with Seals"

Fu Baoshi Chinese

dated 1954

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"1954; Obsessed with Seals", Fu Baoshi (Chinese, 1904–1965), Double-sided seal carving in Shoushan stone, China — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

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Title: "1954; Obsessed with Seals"

Artist: Fu Baoshi (Chinese, 1904–1965)

Date: dated 1954

Culture: China

Medium: Double-sided seal carving in Shoushan stone

Dimensions: Overall: H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm); D. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm)

Classification: Seals

Credit Line: Lent by Nanjing Museum

Accession Number: SL.8.2012.2.56

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