Jade seal ‘Reclining Dragon’, Qing dynasty

A jade seal carved in a flat, rectangular shape, surmounted at the top by the figure of a reclining dragon. The creature is depicted with a stylised body, a prominent head with defined and expressive features, large rounded eyes, and characteristic elongated whiskers that fall on either side of the snout. Its body shows the forelimbs extended and the hind limbs folded, while the tail curves elegantly over the back. The rectangular base bears the corresponding calligraphic inscription " 赋高唐来梦中". The jade is of a uniform greenish hue with a polished finish. Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or later.

Size: 2.8 x 3 x 4.9 cm

Weight: 52.6 g