The Golden Seal of Duke Di
On Poetry by Confucius (detail)
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Western Jin Dynasty As an official seal bestowed on the leader of the Di tribe by the sovereign of the Western Jin regime, this ancient seal is made of pure gold and weighs 87.5 grams. During the Jin and Han dynasties, it was common practice for the emperor to award tribe leaders, who submitted themselves to the ruler of the Central Government, with official titles and relevant seals. Due to the high position of his title, the seal of Duke Di was made of pure gold. Since gold seals are rare in the world, it has become very precious. |
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