IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE CHINESE/MONGOLIAN OFFICIAL BRONZE SEAL WITH ’PHAGS-PA SCRIPT

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Heavy bronze seal with mushroom-form handle and square base. Seal face carved with a central emblem surrounded by vertical columns of characters in ’Phags-pa script, the official writing system introduced during the Mongol Yuan dynasty under Kublai Khan. Additional engraved inscriptions appear along the sides of the base. Such seals were used for administrative or institutional authority within the Mongol empire. In overall very good vintage condition with nicely aged patina. There are small dents and scratches to the surface and a small chip to the rim of the final. While the structure remains absolutely sturdy, there are minor fissures at the section where the handle attaches to the base, possibly resulting from tension during manufacturing. Please refer to the photos for more details. Size: 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" x 2-1/8"; Weight: 450.5 gm. Provenance: Property from an important private New Jersey collection. Reference from the National Museum of Mongolian History Archives: https://www.penn.museum/collections/videos/video/124 品相： Juliet and Friends provides reasonable and reliable in-house shipping to help our bidders unless otherwise stated. Please refer to julietandfriends.com for more shipping information. Photographs are considered part of the lot descriptions - what is shown is what is offered. While we strive to describe items accurately, our description may be subjective and is intended for reference only. All lots are sold AS IS and WHERE IS in accordance with our Terms & Conditions. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description etc. before purchasing. Condition reports and additional images are available upon request as a courtesy to bidders; such reports are opinions only and do not constitute statements of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply a lot is free from age-related wear or imperfections. All measurements and weights are approximate. Item compositions are not tested unless explicitly stated. Display accessories (e.g., stands) shown in photos are for presentation only and are not included unless noted. We strongly encourage prospective bidders to review all available information, request condition details, or arrange in-person viewing prior to the auction. Please contact us at info@julietandfriends.com or call (551) 502-2706 for assistance.

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