"Spirited Old Man" (Zhuangmu Weng)

Fei Mingyao Chinese

Dated 1995

Not on view

In addition to a well-carved legend, this seal features a beautiful finial in the form of a mythical animal.

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現代費名瑤壯暮翁獸鈕巴林凍印
Title: "Spirited Old Man" (Zhuangmu Weng)
Artist: Fei Mingyao (Chinese, born 1948)
Date: Dated 1995
Culture: China
Medium: Balin soapstone
Dimensions: Overall: H. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); W. 13/16 in. (2 cm); D. 13/16 in. (2 cm)
Classification: Seals
Credit Line: Gift of Sarah Shay, 2005
Object Number: 2005.411.324
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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