UPCOMING SPECIAL SPRING AUCTION, 18 MARCH 2026 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Jade seal ‘Foo Lion’, Ming dynasty
Retired.
Lot 14.
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Description.
Made of pale green nephrite, with areas of brown and amber tones. The piece is carved with the figure of a ‘Foo Lion’ sitting on a square base. The creature has a powerful expression, with a curly mane, fierce expression and open jaws. The base bears the incised inscription ‘平东大将军印’. With patina due to age. Ming dynasty (1368–1644).
Size: 8.1 x 3.4 x 3 cm
Weight: 161 g
