Triple carved and articulated jade seal, Qing dynasty

Jade with an attractive combination of greyish tones veined with white and ochre spots. It stands out for its complex mechanical structure, consisting of an articulated outer support that houses a rotating shaft with three independent sealing faces inside. The upper finial is dominated by a mythical lion. The central body of the seal has a frame structure decorated with engraved archaic fretwork. Qing dynasty (1644–1911).

Size: 7.5 x 1.4 x 3.5 cm

Weight: 80.2 g