UPCOMING SPECIAL SPRING AUCTION, 18 MARCH 2026 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Yellow jade seal ‘Character’, Han dynasty
Awarded For. 400 €
Lot 70.
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Description.
Carved jade in a yellowish-green hue with an ochre and brown patina. It depicts a dignitary kneeling on a square base. He is wearing a long-sleeved tunic that hides his hands, which are clasped together on his lap, and a headdress with a perforation. The expression on his face is serene and solemn. The base features characters incised in low relief. Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) or later.
Size: 8.7 x 3.6 x 3.3 cm
Weight: 133 g
Provenance:
· Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.
