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This seal was made in the 31st year of the Qianlong reign (1766), during a period of strong national financial resources. The intertwining shape of the button double dragons is obvious, with the dragon chest protruding and the dragon head raised, giving people a sense of majesty. The various parts of the dragon body, such as the scales, hair, and feet, are meticulously carved and delicate, which is a typical style of the early Qianlong Jiaolong button. This precious seal is made of white jade and features a cross dragon button. It is written in Yangwen seal script as "Ji Entang", and the full text of "Ji Entang Ji", which was made by Emperor Qianlong, is engraved in the printed form. This seal has a good overall appearance, with only visible signs of fire. Experts believe that this seal was originally stored in the Keen Hall of the Old Summer Palace, which was looted by the British and French forces in 1860, and the Keen Hall was not spared. It is highly likely that this seal was burned to its current state in that great fire The inscription "Ji En Tang Ji" made by Emperor Qianlong is engraved in the surrounding area of the seal, and the small regular script in the pavilion style is elegant and elegant. The engraver also has a very good grasp of calligraphy when engraving, meticulously carving and meticulously carving, so that every stroke has its own meaning, demonstrating a relatively high level of craftsmanship. The seal script of the three characters "Ji Entang" in the seal script is ancient and lively, with strokes echoing each other, and the layout is just right.