Gold Seal of Emperor Wen

Unknownca.205 B.C. - 24 A.D.

Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
Guangzhou, China

It is inscribed with four Chinese characters that carry the meaning of "Administrative Seal of Emperor Wen", it should be a seal used by the King to issue an order.

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Title: Gold Seal of Emperor Wen
Creator Nationality: China
Creator Gender: Unknown
Creator Death Place: China
Creator Birth Place: China
Date: ca.205 B.C. - 24 A.D.
Physical Dimensions: w3 x h1.8 x d3.1 cm (Complete)
Provenance: Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
Type: Metal
Rights: Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
External Link: http://www.gznywmuseum.org
Object type: Seal
Craftsman: Unknown

Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

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