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

Two-coloured jade piece with veins ranging from dark brown to light beige. The upper part is carved in the shape of a reclining mythical creature with a vigorous expression and robust body, set on a rectangular base. It shows patina due to age. The base has incised characters ‘抱琴好倚长松’. Ming dynasty (1368–1644) 

Size: 4.3 × 2.7 × 4.2 cm

Weight: 104 g