"The seals are symbol of imperial authority. Most imperial seals that are done in this square form are surmounted with this double dragon. It's a very common motif on imperial seals or court seals.

Three Chinese imperial seals went to auction with Sotheby’s in Hong Kong this week, each with an astronomic valuation. Given their rarity, not to mention the growth of the auction market in Asia ...

The seals are symbol of imperial authority. Most imperial seals that are done in this square form are surmounted with this double dragon. 'It's a very common motif on imperial seals or court seals.

And if the forged hanko happened to be an imperial seal, the punishment was death by hanging. In short, tampering with official seals was an unforgivable act of sacrilege for which the perpetrator ...