Bronze seal with inscription “Dian zhong duwei”, Wei and Jin period (220-589)
- Image Number: K1A000118N000000000PAB
- Dynasty: Wei, Jin, Southern & Northern Dynasties (Six Dynasties)
- Category: Bronzes
- Function: emperor’s seal
- Material: Mineral/Metal/Bronze
- Description:
The head of this turtle button is carved and lost, which is similar to the old copper 714 from the view of the characteristics of the turtle back. It is printed with four words in white, “the governor in the palace”. The position of “Commander in the Palace” was found in the Wei and Jin Dynasties. During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Jin Dynasty (265-290), he was in charge of the imperial guard in the palace. The head of the turtle button should be broken when the owner of the seal dies.
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