Jade seal ‘Xuanwu Dragon Turtle’, Qing dynasty

Carved jade in a yellowish-brown tone, with patina and natural veins. It has a square body on which the mythical figure of the Dragon Turtle Xuanwu is depicted, with rounded shapes, a straight head, and fine incisions on the shell. There is a bas-relief seal "何可一日无此君" on the base. Qing dynasty (1644-1912) 

Size: 4.4 x 2.6 x 2.6 cm

Weight: 70 g