Two-coloured carved jade seal ‘Beast’, Ming dynasty

Carved from two-toned jade, with light shades at the base blending into darker areas. Crowned by a reclining mythical beast with an elongated body and raised head, with a watchful expression. The base bears the inscription ‘含碧堂’ engraved in bas-relief. Ming dynasty (1368–1644) 

Size: 3.5 × 3.6 × 1.7 cm

Weight: 45.8 g