Bronze seal cast with “Wei Wuwan shuai shan zhang”, Wei dynasty (220-265)-China Archive

Image Number: K1A000723N000000000PAB
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. As for the copper seal, there are six words in white on the printed surface, “Wei Wu Pill Rate is good for growth”, without edges, and the corners are worn; “Wuwan” is the Donghu, which was destroyed by the Huns in the early Han Dynasty. The remnant of Wuwan was preserved in Wuwan Mountain, so it got its name. “Dushan” means to follow the rules and become good. It means to be subordinate to the people. It is a commendation for obedience to foreigners in the Wei and Jin Dynasties.