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This carved hardstone seal, topped by a seated immortal riding a mythical beast, carries a side inscription reading “雍正御製年監製,” invoking the Yongzheng emperor of the Qing dynasty (r. 1723–1735). While the mark suggests imperial association, the object’s physical character tells a different story.
The surfaces are brightly polished and glossy, the carving is crisp and highly uniform, and the red pigment within the recesses appears fresh and evenly applied. Such features are typical of modern workshop production rather than 18th-century imperial craftsmanship, which would normally exhibit softer wear, more varied hand-tool character, and natural aging to the surface.
Comparable hardstone seals with figural finials described as 20th-century works routinely realize prices in the low hundreds at auction, with higher prices reserved for confirmed jade examples of stronger quality. In this context, the present seal is best understood as a modern Qing-style decorative piece bearing an apocryphal Yongzheng reign mark.
It is an attractive and well-executed object with decorative appeal, but it should not be considered an authentic Yongzheng-period imperial seal.
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Item Report
Chinese Hardstone Seal with Immortal Rider and Apocryphal Yongzheng Mark
Condition:Very good (light surface wear, no significant chips observed)
Value:As a modern decorative reproduction with apocryphal Yongzheng mark: $100–$300 at auction; retail asking prices may vary modestly depending on presentation and perceived material quality.
Peer-Reviewed Market Values
Dating Range
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Fair Market Value
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Replacement Value
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Comparables Used
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Research Confidence
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Peer review completed, but this run did not return structured market value ranges.
Maker's Marks / Writing:Side inscription: “雍正御製年監製” (Yongzheng Yuzhi Nian Jianzhi). Additional seal script characters appear on the base; full transcription would require higher-resolution images.
Date:2026-05-10 22:38:31.251540
Description:
Carved pale celadon-green hardstone seal topped with a seated immortal riding a mythic beast, with crisply incised decoration and red pigment applied to recessed details. A side inscription reads “雍正御製年監製” (Yongzheng Yuzhi Nian Jianzhi), invoking the Yongzheng reign of the Qing dynasty. The seal is accompanied by a fitted presentation box and textile stand. The highly polished surface, uniform carving, and fresh pigment indicate modern workshop production rather than an 18th-century imperial object.
一方淡青绿色硬石印章，顶部雕有仙人骑兽形象，纹饰刀工清晰利落，凹处填以红色颜料。侧面刻有“雍正御製年監製”款，借用清代雍正年号。配有锦垫与盒。整体表面抛光光亮、刀工均匀、填色新净，显示为现代工坊制作，而非十八世纪宫廷旧器。
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Assessment:
A decorative Chinese-style hardstone seal group bearing an apocryphal Yongzheng reign mark. Although the inscription references the Yongzheng emperor (r. 1723–1735), the glossy polish, crisp and uniform carving, evenly applied red pigment, and contemporary presentation box are consistent with late 20th- to 21st-century production. Comparable modern hardstone seals with figural finials regularly achieve prices in the low hundreds at auction. The piece should be regarded as a modern Qing-style decorative object rather than an authentic 18th-century imperial seal.
此件为带有雍正年号款的清式风格硬石印章。虽刻有“雍正御製年監製”字样，提及清世宗雍正皇帝（1723–1735年在位），但整体抛光光亮、刀工均匀利落、填色新净，加之配套盒较为当代，均符合20世纪末至21世纪制作特征。类似带人物钮的现代硬石印章在拍卖市场多成交于数百美元区间。应视为现代仿清风格装饰性作品，而非十八世纪宫廷真品。
Individual Images:
front seal figure
side inscription reading 雍正御製年監製
angled side view
rear view
close-up of carving and pigment
seal face
underside in presentation box
box and fitted stand
Provenance:
Accompanied by a fitted presentation box and textile stand. No independently verified historical provenance provided.
Condition:
Very good (light surface wear, no significant chips observed)
Identification Score: 95%
The form, figural finial, seal face, side inscription, and presentation box are clearly visible and legible. The Yongzheng reign mark can be read with confidence, though it is apocryphal. The primary uncertainty concerns the precise mineral identification (jadeite versus another hardstone), which would require gemological testing.
器形、人物钮、印面与侧款均清晰可辨，雍正年号款识亦可明确识读（虽为仿款）。主要不确定因素在于具体石质究竟为翡翠还是其他硬石，需经宝石学检测方可确认。
Authenticity Score: 30%
Low confidence as an authentic Yongzheng-period piece. The surface finish is highly polished and glossy, the carving is crisp and mechanically uniform, and the red pigment appears fresh and evenly applied. These characteristics are inconsistent with an 18th-century imperial seal and align with modern decorative production. Apocryphal Qing reign marks are common on later reproductions.
作为雍正时期真品的可信度较低。整体抛光光亮，刀工规整均一，红色填料新净均匀，与十八世纪宫廷旧印应有的包浆与磨损特征不符，更符合现代装饰性制作特征。清代年号仿款在后期制品中亦较为常见。
Image Memory Note
Multiple views confirm presence of Yongzheng reign mark and modern-style presentation box.
多角度图像显示带有雍正年号款及较为当代风格的配套盒。
Fair Market Value
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Replacement Value
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Research Confidence
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Peer Review
Key Visible Evidence
The object (Images 1-7) exhibits a highly polished, glossy surface and crisp, uniform carving, which are characteristic of modern production techniques rather than antique jade or hardstone. The red pigment applied to incised details appears fresh and evenly distributed. The side inscription (Image 2) clearly reads "雍正御製年監製" (Yongzheng Yuzhi Nian Jianzhi), indicating a Yongzheng reign mark. However, the execution of the carving and the overall finish contradict a genuine 18th-century date. The presentation box (Image 7) also appears contemporary.
Market and Source Support
Comparables for similar hardstone seals with decorative figures and modern dating (20th-21st century) consistently realize prices in the low hundreds, with some "jade" examples reaching up to $1,800. These sources support the assessment of the subject item as a modern decorative piece rather than a valuable antique. The presence of an apocryphal Yongzheng mark is common in later reproductions and does not elevate its value to that of a genuine period piece.
Needs Verification
Specific gravity and refractive index testing would be needed to definitively confirm the material as jadeite versus another hardstone. A clearer, high-resolution image of the zhuanshu script on the base (Image 8) and the red side seals (Images 5, 7) would allow for a more precise reading and translation, though unlikely to change the overall dating assessment.
Audit Conclusion
The report's assessment of the item as a "Late 20th century to 21st century" decorative piece with an authenticity score of 30% is well-supported by the visual evidence and market comparables. The Yongzheng mark is clearly apocryphal, and the valuation reflects its status as a modern reproduction.
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