A Group of Seven Han Dynasty Bronze Seals with Tile-Shaped Knops

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Dimensions & Weight: Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE). Various sizes, largest approximately L. 2 cm (0.79 in), H. 1.7 cm (0.67 in); smaller examples approximately H. 0.7 cm (0.28 in). Total weight: 101 g (3.56 oz)，Condition & Provenance: Good overall condition. The bronze surfaces display naturally developed blue-green patina, aged mineral deposits, and authentic traces of early casting. Provenance: Private Collection, California, USADescription: This rare group consists of seven Han dynasty bronze seals, including five square seals and two rectangular seals. The collection represents a combination of personal name seals and auspicious inscription seals from the Han period. Each seal features the characteristic tile-shaped knob, with carefully formed perforations and a simple yet refined casting style. The seal bodies are solid and well-balanced, displaying rich natural patina and strong signs of age. The inscriptions include two categories: personal name seals written in the distinctive Han seal script style, featuring balanced strokes and structured compositions, and four-section auspicious seals carrying traditional blessing inscriptions popular during the Han dynasty. Preserved as a complete group, these seals provide valuable insight into Han dynasty seal carving, bronze casting techniques, and ancient Chinese epigraphy. The group represents an important example of early Chinese seal art with strong historical and collectible significance.

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