Antique Seal Selection Private Seal

Author: Zhang Rong
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Publication Date: 2001-01-01
Features: This book is one of the series "Selected Fine Ancient Seal Prints," serving as a reference guide for Chinese character seals of the Han Dynasty. It is referred to as "private seals" rather than "private imperial seals" because the collection includes seals from the Han Dynasty to the Wei and Jin periods. In the Han Dynasty, the term "seal" was restricted to the imperial family; commoners were absolutely forbidden from using it for their private seals. The book features numerous illustrations of private seals with a wide range of themes, offering valuable guidance, reference, and inspiration for readers studying Chinese character seals and the history and culture.