Bulletin, Issue 57"Bibliography of publications based upon collections made with the support of the Swedish China research committee, by Fr. E. Åhlander": Bulletin no. 1, p. 185-191. |
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L : Possibly a variant of the preceeding pattern ( nr 140 ) . Nr 142 B : Round Ø 36 mm H : 37 mm HD : Sitting lion with a “ pearl ” in its open mouth . The right front leg damaged due to incrustation . L : Irregular geometrical pattern ...
L : Possibly a variant of the preceeding pattern ( nr 140 ) . Nr 142 B : Round Ø 36 mm H : 37 mm HD : Sitting lion with a “ pearl ” in its open mouth . The right front leg damaged due to incrustation . L : Irregular geometrical pattern ...
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This pattern may represent the seven stars of the Big Dipper ( Ursa Major ) . Nr 157 B : Round Ø 37 mm H : 43 mm HD : Lion in crouching position . The animal has strongly accentuated eyes and nose and a goat - style beard .
This pattern may represent the seven stars of the Big Dipper ( Ursa Major ) . Nr 157 B : Round Ø 37 mm H : 43 mm HD : Lion in crouching position . The animal has strongly accentuated eyes and nose and a goat - style beard .
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L : The legend is difficult to analyse , but could possibly be interpreted as a geometrical pattern alluding to the basic shapes ot the han'gul letters . If this is correct the seal can be dated no earlier than mid 15th century .
L : The legend is difficult to analyse , but could possibly be interpreted as a geometrical pattern alluding to the basic shapes ot the han'gul letters . If this is correct the seal can be dated no earlier than mid 15th century .
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