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Grand Secretary He Shen Shoushan Tianhuang Seal
Grand Secretary He Shen Shoushan Tianhuang Seal
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Grand Secretary He ShenShoushan Tianhuang SealIt has the meanings of "Fu" (Fujian), "Shou" (Shoushan), "Tian" (wealth), and "Yellow" (the color used exclusively by the emperor). It has the six virtues of fine, clean, moist, greasy, warm, and cohesive seal stones, so it is called "Emperor Stone" and became the national stone used exclusively for heavenly sacrifices in the Qing Dynasty. According to historical records, the governor of Fujian in the Qing Dynasty carved a "three-chain seal" with a whole piece of high-quality Tianhuang. Emperor Qianlong regarded it as a treasure and it was passed down from generation to generation in the Qing Dynasty. When Emperor Xianfeng was dying, he gave Cixi a Tianhuang imperial sealWeight 3180g Height 15cm Width 10cm
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Grand Secretary He Shen Shoushan Tianhuang Seal

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