Chinese Seals III

 
Identifier
Vault H3
Title
Chinese Seals III
Alternative Title
Chinese Seals III
Description
CHINESE SEALS
These seals, or stamps, are used for identifying the ownership of an item, often important documents, or artworks. Seals are still being used in some Asian countries. The way to use them is to put special red ink paste used specifically for seals on the stamp, stamp an item, and then clean the seals up.

Chinese Guardian Lions:
Chinese guardian lion, or stone lion (石獅/ 石獅子), a stone head carved in the shape of a lion, is a decorative object often used in Chinese culture. It can be found on palaces, temples, pagodas, bridges, mansions, gardens, tombs, and buttons in areas influenced by Chinese culture.

The God of Shou Lao (壽老神):
The god of immortality and longevity. Originated from Chinese Taoism. It was introduced to Japan during the Muromachi period. The Japanese worship the god of longevity when they wish for longevity, grandchildren, and good fortune for their families. He holds a scepter and is often followed by a deer.


Date Created
Unknown
Creator
Unknown
Extent
4.75 / 2.75 / 4.75 Inches H
Audience
Public
Geographical Coverage
Temporal Coverage
Unknown
Format
text
Collecting Areas
English History of Writing Collection
Language
Chinese
Medium
Marble
Subject
Type
physical object

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