Jade seal ‘Feline’, Ming dynasty

Brown and ochre-toned jade carving, with the upper part depicting a feline in a vigilant stance, with a sinuous body, bent legs, and rounded ears. The rectangular base bears the engraved inscription ‘今是昨非’ in low relief. Ming dynasty (1368–1644) 

Size: 3.1 × 3.2 × 1.5 cm

Weight: 31.6 g