An Analysis of the Seals of the Warring States Period

The price range of the private seal of the Warring States Period. According to the document [2], an ordinary official seal of the Qin and Han Dynasties would cost about 40,000 to 50,000 yuan, while a high-grade jade seal of the Marquis Guiniu of the Warring States Period would cost more than a million yuan. It was mentioned in the document [3] that in 2000 - 2001, the general nose button Qin and Han seals were around 300 - 400 yuan, and the ancient seals of the Warring States Period and other button seals were slightly more expensive. Based on this information, it could be inferred that the price of the private seal of the Warring States Period should be between a few hundred yuan and a million yuan.

The search results did not provide any specific information about the seal of the Warring States Period. Therefore, the pictures of the complete collection of seals of the Warring States Period could not be provided.

The seals of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period had the following characteristics: various styles, the arrangement of the seals was scattered and bright, there were rules to follow in the strangeness, the format was rich and colorful, and the casting and chiseling techniques were exquisite. The makers of ancient seals were influenced by the thoughts of a hundred schools of thought. They had a lot of freedom and innovation, and the variety of styles was far from what later generations could compare with. Most of the ancient seals were in their original state, without any rules or regulations. The characters were rarely decorated, and innocence was naturally the distinctive feature of the ancient seal. The usage of the ancient seals of the Warring States Period was extensive and varied. The ancient seals of the Warring States Period were divided into official seals, private seals, auspicious seals and Xiao seals. The official seal was the token of the imperial court and the evidence for officials to exercise their authority. Private Seals were mainly used for name seals and personal seals. The appearance of the auspicious seal reflected the beautiful appeal and pursuit of the ancients. Most of the seals were engraved with various totem patterns such as birds, beasts, dragons, and phoenixes. It was speculated that they were used to seal them. In general, the seals of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period presented a variety of styles and forms, reflecting the pluralistic society and the free development of aesthetic concepts at that time.

The seal of the Warring States Period was engraved with the ancient language of the Warring States Period, using the Yin and Yang methods. The structure of the seal was compact, the strokes were round and varied, and the layout of the seal was well-arranged, harmonious and natural. The seals of the Warring States Period used a wide frame, which was often matched with the thin raised characters, while the engraved characters were often added with a column. The seal of the Warring States Period was neat and compact, eye-catching, and overall not as neat as the Han Dynasty. During the Warring States Period, although there were differences in the seals of various countries, they were all mature, and there was no specific seal or artistic variation.

The names of the official seals of the Warring States Period were: Yi, Tu 'er, Er, Zuo Sima, Yu Zi Sefu, Wen Fan Du Si Tu, Zhou Yi, Zai Zhi Yi, Jie

During the Warring States Period and the Qin and Han Dynasties, official seals were the main seal. According to historical records, after Qin Shihuang unified China, there was a clear difference between the official seal and the official seal of the Warring States Period. The emperor called it the seal alone, and the seals used by other officials were generally called "seal" or "chapter". Since then, the seal had become a symbol of power. There was a strict hierarchy for wearing seals, especially official seals. The size, texture, ribbon, and color of the seal were determined by the size of the official position and the amount of salary. Thus, it could be said that the royal seals of the Warring States Period and the Qin and Han Dynasties were mainly official seals.

There were many types and styles of seals in the Warring States Period. Some information about the seal of the Warring States Period. Seals from the Warring States Period were called seals, and they first appeared during the Warring States Period. Seals from the Warring States Period were mostly engraved with the characters of various countries, and most people could not recognize these characters now. The style and culture of the seal of the Warring States period varied from region to region. For example, the Qin seal had spirituality in its order, the seal of the Three Jin Dynasty had no lack of scale in its elegance, and the seal of the Chu Dynasty was full of romance in its craftiness. The types of seals of the Warring States Period included official seals and private seals, red and white inscriptions, casting and chiseling, metal and crystal jade, etc. The seal of the Warring States Period contained the name of the official position, auspicious words, and animal patterns. The style and craftsmanship of the seal of the Warring States Period were very exquisite. It was an important heritage of ancient Chinese culture. However, the search results did not provide any detailed information about the seals of the Warring States Period.

Northern Qi was not the Warring States Period. Northern Qi was one of the Northern Dynasties of China during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. It was established in 550 and ended in 577. The Warring States Period was between 475 and 221 B.C., which was different from the Northern Qi Dynasty. Thus, Northern Qi did not belong to the Warring States Period.

The map of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States Period and the information of each country are as follows: The Spring and Autumn Warring States Period (770 - 476 B.C.) was an important period in Chinese history and also the beginning of Chinese feudal society. The map of this period showed a divided and turbulent situation. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, China had a situation where the vassals fought for hegemony. The seven countries were known as the "Seven Heroes of the Spring and Autumn Period". 1 Qi State 2 Chu Country 3 Qin Country of Zhao 5 Wei 6 Korea Country of Yan These countries were attacking each other, and the war continued to form a chaotic situation. Some famous battles and relics appeared in the territory of these countries, such as Han Yuan in Korea, Wei Great Wall in Wei, Lianpo City Wall in Zhao, and Yue Yi Terrace in Yan. Among these countries, Qin was one of the most powerful. It unified northern China and established the first feudal dynasty in Chinese history. Qin's territory included the current Shaanxi Province, Gansu Province, and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. In addition to the seven countries mentioned above, there were other countries such as Yan, Chu, and Lu during the Spring and Autumn Warring States Period. These countries had their own unique characteristics in terms of geographical location, political system, and economic development.

The Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period was an important period in Chinese history. There were many historical books of this period, among which the more representative ones were the Spring and Autumn Annals, Zuo Zhuan, Records of the Historian, Han Shu, and so on.