Bronze seal cast with “Wei shuaishan Di baizhang”, Wei dynasty (220-265)-China Archive

Image Number: K1A000725N000000000PAB
Dynasty: Wei, Jin, Southern & Northern Dynasties (Six Dynasties)
Category: Bronzes
Function: emperor’s seal
Material: Mineral/Metal/Bronze
Description:
Camel button, this seal is the official seal of the leader of the foreign nationality in the border area around the Central Plains. On the printed surface, there are six words in white: “Wei Zhishan Di Baichang”. “Grasping kindness” means following the rules and becoming virtuous. It means surrender and submission. It is a commendation for obedience to foreigners in the Wei and Jin Dynasties; “Di” people lived in Gansu, Sichuan and other places. The Wei Dynasty surrendered and issued the official seal; “Hundred leaders” are the leaders of a hundred people.