![]() ![]() In the Royal Emblem Imperial White Inkstone collection, the spherical seal occupying centre stage is a stylized rendition of the Imperial Harvest mark, depicting the Imperial Harvest name in Chinese characters. These seals also serve to authenticate the pieces as genuine works of art, commissioned and created by the watchmakers whose names they bear. Today, many luxury timepieces bear the unique seal of their illustrious watch maisons as a testament to their centuries-long lineage. In dynastic Chinese history, such seals were used by the imperial court as a stamp of verification, bearing the affirmation of the certifying authority. Before the advent of personal signatures, watermarks or electronic document certifications, seals such as these were commonplace, particularly across East Asia. Underscoring the flawlessness and intricacy that details the Royal Emblem Imperial White Inkstones are the two vermilion seals branded onto them. The Royal Emblem Imperial White Inkstone presents a flawless visual profile that accentuates its pristine pureness – a testament to our pursuit of excellence in quality and craftsmanship. The result of these elaborate processes is a truly stunning collection that befits the Imperial Harvest brand. This is done by hand using the free-floating technique which unfailingly produces a smooth, blemish-free surface. The subsequent polishing of each Royal Emblem Imperial White Inkstone highlights its distinctive design elements and accentuates its unique proportions. Pairing unrivalled expertise with the most cutting-edge, specialised tools allows for the carving of the most minute details with meticulous precision and care. Upon finalisation of design sketches, Imperial Harvest’s team of experienced artisans cut, carve and mold the inkstones according to the most precise proportions and designs. These classic imperial symbols of power and prosperity were commonplace in the landscape of ancient China, meshing and melding seamlessly with both oriental and global art techniques such as pointillism, showcasing the diversity of detail on these truly inclusive canvases of art. The phoenix’s presence alongside the dragon conveys a yin-yang representation of balance and completeness within the home of the destined owner. Culturally, the phoenix is closely associated with the empress whereas the dragon’s image is often related to the emperor. The last series features the dragon and phoenix, with these two mythical creatures naturally complementing each other. In Chinese folklore, the tiger protects all that is upright and good, while granting protection from different disasters, such as fires or thieves. ![]() Next, the dragon and tiger series features the king of animals, as suggested by its distinctive forehead markings forming the outline of “王”, the Chinese character for “king”. The first is a double-dragon design, which focuses on the legendary mythical creature that embodies the authority, power and wisdom of ancient Chinese emperors. The intricate ink-like detailing consists of three distinct pairings of the most mythical and legendary creatures in the ancient Chinese pantheon, each stylised into a respectful, yet elaborate motif of auspiciousness. ![]() Imperial Harvest upholds the heritage of Emperor Qian Long with the Royal Emblem Collection, which is specifically created to activate the Natal authority star #6 (Martial Arts 武曲星).ĭesigned to activate the natal authority star (Martial Arts 武曲星), the Imperial White Inkstone collection (Royal Emblem) consists of the most auspicious mythical and legendary creatures in the Chinese pantheon, hand-engraved by master artisans with multi-generational expertise and experience. Today at Imperial Harvest, these fine Imperial Feng Shui treasures share the same grade and provenance as those embraced by Emperor Qian Long centuries ago, holding the key to unlocking wealth, power and authority of the homes and offices of blessed clients. This makes the Imperial White Inkstone one of the most versatile and multi-functional tools in the array of Imperial Feng Shui treasures.
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