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Ancient Chinese seals embody power, art and identity

Updated: Oct 11, 2025 www.chinaservicesinfo.com Print
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Bronze seal of Jinshan county and its seal case, Tang Dynasty (618-907), from the collection of the Zhejiang Provincial Museum [Photo/Hebei Museum official WeChat account]

From the pre-Qin period (before 221 BC) to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911), ancient Chinese seals were more than just symbols of authority. They were tokens of trust, tools of communication and styles of artistic expression.

Come to the Hebei Museum and explore how these miniature seals reflect the evolution of institutions, culture and aesthetics over thousands of years.

Dates: Until Dec 25

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