My Seals Over the Years

February 12, 2010

Not the live kind, but the stationary seals that are painstakingly carved by Chinese artisans. I have placed from left to right, the progression in my taste and ability to tell lousy workmanship to master level.

Over the years, I also discovered the beauty in stones and the most expensive of the lot in this picture is the big one, not because of its size (although partly it does contribute to its value) but because of its pigeon blood red colour and exquisite carving.

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