Tianhuang Stone Seal with Landscape and Figure Carvings | A Precious Stationery Item Made of Natural Shoushan Stone | An Oriental Collectible Seal
Product Overview
This is a natural Tianhuang stone seal, crafted from the scarce Tianhuang stone mined in Shoushan, Fujian, China. The stone features a warm, delicate texture, presenting the characteristic brownish – yellow to honey – wax color tones of Tianhuang stone, along with natural textures and fine radish – like patterns. The body of the seal is carved in a free – form style. On the front, there is a bas – relief landscape and figure scene, with a full composition and profound artistic conception. It combines both practicality and high artistic and collectible value, serving as a classic manifestation of traditional Oriental stationery culture.
Material Analysis
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Natural Tianhuang Stone: Renowned as the “King of Shoushan Stones”, Tianhuang stone is only produced between the paddy fields along the Shoushan Stream in Fujian. Due to its extremely limited yield, it has long been hailed as “an inch of Tianhuang is worth an inch of gold”. The stone of this seal is dense, firm, and moist. When held in hand, it feels warm rather than cold. Under light, fine radish – like patterns can be clearly seen, making it a top – grade Tianhuang stone.
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Color Characteristics: The color of the stone transitions naturally from light brown to deep yellow. There are also areas with the original stone – skin color, presenting the unique “yellow with red undertones and red with golden hues” texture of Tianhuang stone. The luster is subtle and gentle, and it becomes more charming over time.
Craftsmanship Details
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Hand – carved Relief Technique: The body of the seal is crafted using a combination of the traditional “thin – meaning carving” and “bas – relief” techniques by skilled artisans. In the scene, the distant mountains are layered, the nearby pine trees are vigorous, and under the trees, two scholars are sitting face – to – face, discussing profound ideas. The robes of the figures flutter in the wind, and their expressions are vivid. The carving knife moves smoothly in the details, with delicate lines, integrating the elegance of the landscape and the refinement of the literati within a small space.
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Free – form and Ingenious Carving Design: The whole seal is cut according to the natural shape of the stone, with smooth and round edges. It not only preserves the natural texture of the Tianhuang stone but also perfectly combines the stone shape with the pattern through carving, reflecting the Oriental aesthetic concept of “harmony between man and nature”.
Design Conception
The pattern on the seal body is inspired by the traditional Chinese theme of “landscape and scholars”, reflecting the spiritual pursuit of ancient literati to “indulge in nature and maintain an unworldly attitude”. In the scene:
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The distant mountains are outlined with simple yet distinct strokes, showing clear layers.
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The nearby pine trees have spreading branches and strong trunks, symbolizing the “noble character of a gentleman”.
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Three scholars are sitting under the trees, some playing the zither, some sipping tea, and some discussing books. Their leisurely expressions convey the Oriental philosophy of “contentment and leisure”.
Collectible Value
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Scarcity: Tianhuang stone is a non – renewable resource, and its modern yield is extremely low. As a natural Tianhuang stone object, this seal has stable value – appreciation potential for collection.
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Cultural Heritage: Seals are symbols of “virtue – building and speech – establishing” for Chinese literati. This seal carries the essence of Oriental stationery culture, making it an ideal choice for calligraphy and painting enthusiasts, cultural collectors, or as a high – end cultural gift.
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Unique Craftsmanship: The combination of hand – carving and natural stone makes each Tianhuang stone seal a one – of – a – kind piece, with no exact replicas.
Maintenance Instructions
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Avoid colliding the seal with hard objects to prevent scratches or breakage on the stone surface.
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When not in use for a long time, it is recommended to wrap it with a soft cloth and store it in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight or high – temperature environments.
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If the stone surface becomes dry, apply a small amount of olive oil gently to keep the stone moist (avoid using chemical care agents).
VirtuCasa Note: Tianhuang stone is a natural ore, so there may be natural textures, color variations, or minor impurities on the surface. These are all natural characteristics and not quality issues. We sincerely hope for your understanding. This product supports safe global delivery and comes with a collection description card, adding a precious page to your Oriental art collection.
田黃石山水人物紐章 | 天然壽山石文房珍寶 | 東方收藏級印章
產品概述
本品為一枚天然田黃石印章，取材自中國福建壽山稀缺田黃石礦料，石質溫潤細膩，色澤呈現田黃石特有的棕黃至蜜蠟色調，並帶有自然肌理與細密蘿蔔紋。印身採隨形雕工，正面淺浮雕山水人物圖景，構圖飽滿，意境深遠，兼具實用性與藝術收藏價值，是東方傳統文房文化的經典體現。
材質解析
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天然田黃石：田黃石作為「壽山石之王」，僅產於福建壽山溪田之間，因產量極為稀少，向有「一寸田黃一寸金」之譽。本品石質緊密堅潤，上手溫潤不冰，透光可見細密蘿蔔紋理，屬田黃石中之上品。
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色澤特徵：石色由淺棕至濃黃自然過渡，局部帶有原生石皮色澤，呈現田黃石獨有的「黃中帶赤、赤中帶金」質感，光澤含蓄溫和，歷久彌新。
工藝細節
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手工浮雕技藝：印身採用傳統「薄意雕」與「淺浮雕」結合技法，由匠人手工雕琢而成。畫面中遠山層巒疊嶂，近處松樹蒼�勁，樹下高士對坐論道，人物衣袂飄逸，神情生動，細節處刀法流暢，線條細膩，將山水之靈秀與文人之雅趣融於方寸之間。
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隨形巧雕設計：印章整體依石形自然裁切，邊緣圓潤無鋒，既保留了田黃石的天然質感，又通過雕工將石形與圖案完美結合，展現「天人合一」的東方審美。
設計意境
印身圖案取材自中國傳統「山水高士」題材，體現古代文人「寄情山水、淡泊明志」的精神追求。畫面中：
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遠山以簡練刀法勾勒輪廓，層次分明；
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近松枝葉舒展，枝幹蒼勁有力，寓意「君子之風」；
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林下三位高士對坐，或撫琴、或品茗、或論書，神情閒適，傳達出東方文化中「閒適自足」的生活哲學。
收藏價值
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稀缺性：田黃石為不可再生資源，現代產量極低，本品作為天然田黃實物，具有穩定的收藏增值屬性。
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文化傳承：印章是中國文人「立德、立言」的象徵，本品承載東方文房文化精髓，適合書畫愛好者、文化收藏家或作為高端文化禮品。
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工藝獨特性：手工雕工與天然石材的結合，使每一枚田黃石印章皆為獨一無二之作，不存在完全相同的複製品。
保養須知
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避免與硬物碰撞，防止石面刮花或碎裂；
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長期不使用時，建議以軟布包裹存放於陰涼乾燥處，避免陽光直射或高溫環境；
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若石面乾燥，可輕塗少量橄欖油滋養，保持石質潤澤（忌用化學護理劑）。
VirtuCasa提示：田黃石為天然礦石，表面可能存在自然紋理、色澤深淺差異或細微雜質，均屬天然特性，非品質問題，敬請諒解。本品支持全球安全配送，附收藏說明卡，為您的東方藝術收藏增添珍貴一頁。
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