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Rare Chinese Jade Seal Of Song Dynasty #1138036

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Rare Chinese Jade Seal Of Song Dynasty  #1138036
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Song Dynasty (c) - The first half of the
Song Dynasty is known as the Northern Song, referring
to the period during which the capital was in Kaifeng.
The Southern Song began in 1127, when the capital
was moved to Hangzhou. The Song saw a renewed
interest in the ancient arts, including the re-creation of
archaic ritual vessels. The Song is also famous for the
Five Imperial Wares, and for its inventive glazed
ceramics, focusing on the development of vessels,
rather than sculptural forms. The Song Dynasty is also
known as the Classical Period.

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Historical Value - China is a land full of ancient sites
awaiting investigation. Since coming to power the
government of the People?s Republic has conducted a
series of model excavations of ancient tombs,
dramatically increasing our fragmentary knowledge of
its huge past.
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Antiques bring the standards of couture into the home.
Antiquities are works of art or utilitarian objects from
ancient times, which have normally been excavated
from tombs or historical sites. The huge worldwide
demand for these ancient and often beautiful pieces
has led to a critical shortage and therefore prices have
soared to an unprecedented higher level.
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Art in the Tomb - The aristocratic burial customs of the
Han dynasty had subsequently spread to all sections of
society, and by the time of Tang it was usual for every
family to furnish her dead in their graves with ?spirit
figures?, animals or ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Good despite some discoloration due to prolonged burial.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year: Song Dynasty (c)</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:Rare Chinese Jade Seal Of Song Dynasty </td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:daly city,ca, usa</td></tr>
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