The whereabouts of the heirloom jade seal have always been a mystery. This treasure was inherited for more than 1,500 years and suddenly disappeared in the early Sui and Tang dynasties. One popular theory is that it may have been buried beneath the ancient city of Luoyang.
Historically, the jade seal has been used by many kings to symbolize supreme power. Getting the jade seal means getting the world. The shape of the jade seal is four inches in circumference, with five dragons carved on it, and the bottom is engraved with the words "life in the sky, both longevity and health". These words imply that the emperor who holds the jade seal is mandated by heaven, and the country should be prosperous and prosperous, and the people should live a long and healthy life.
An interesting story about the jade seal is that after Wang Mang usurped power, the queen mother threw the jade seal on the ground in a fit of anger, causing a corner to be damaged. As for the value of the jade seal, if Qin Shi Huang's heirloom jade seal and the Lanting Collection Order were auctioned together, it would be difficult to say which one was more valuable. But what is certain is that if the jade seal is stamped on the preface of the Lanting Collection, its value will be comparable to Wang Xizhi's original work.
If someone is lucky enough to find the heirloom jade seal, the most rational thing to do is to hand it over to the state immediately. Such a national treasure is beyond the reach of ordinary people. As for whether the jade seal was made of He's bi, it is not clearly recorded in historical documents. At that time, Heshibi was a very thin piece of jade, which was not suitable for making jade seals. According to historical records, the real heirloom jade seal was made by Li Si from Hetian jade.