Bronze seal cast with “Le Long siyin”, Eastern Han dynasty (25-220)-China Archive

Image Number: K1A001207N000000000PAE
Dynasty: Eastern Han dynasty
Category: Bronzes
Function: emperor’s seal
Material: Mineral/Metal/Bronze
Description:
The seal on the button is shaped like a beast to ward off evil spirits. According to the unearthed data, the bronze seal on the button to ward off evil spirits was probably first seen in the Xinmang era, and became popular in the Eastern Han Dynasty. “To ward off evil spirits” is the name of a beast. As the name suggests, it means to ward off evil spirits, but the copper seal to ward off evil spirits has not been seen since the Jin Dynasty. The gilt on this seal is more magnificent, but it falls off more. It is a pity that “exorcism” has a big head and a strong body. Its head looks sideways, its cheeks have beards, its four feet are slightly short and erect, and its tail is drawn to the left, which is awe inspiring and powerful; On the printed side, there are four words in white: “Lelong Private Printing”, which is boundless.