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"Spirited Old Man" (Zhuangmu Weng)

Fei Mingyao Chinese

Dated 1995

Not on view

In addition to a well-carved legend, this seal features a beautiful finial in the form of a mythical animal.

"Spirited Old Man" (Zhuangmu Weng), Fei Mingyao (Chinese, born 1948), Balin soapstone, China — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Impression of seal

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Impression of seal

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Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

現代費名瑤壯暮翁獸鈕巴林凍印

Title: "Spirited Old Man" (Zhuangmu Weng)

Artist: Fei Mingyao (Chinese, born 1948)

Date: Dated 1995

Culture: China

Medium: Balin soapstone

Dimensions: Overall: H. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); W. 13/16 in. (2 cm); D. 13/16 in. (2 cm)

Classification: Seals

Credit Line: Gift of Sarah Shay, 2005

Accession Number: 2005.411.324

Chronology

Central and North Asia, 1900 A.D.-present

Chronology

China, 1900 A.D.-present

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