Carved jade seal ‘Beast’, Qing dynasty

A seal in jade with brown tones and natural reddish veins, carved with the figure of a zoomorphic creature reclining on top, with a robust body, small ears and a serene expression. The piece has polished surfaces that enhance the veins and colours of the stone, as well as a finely engraved rectangular base with seal-style characters ‘云无心以出岫’. Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or later.

Size: 3.9 x 2.2 x 3.9 cm

Weight: 76 g