Bidspirit auction | Jadeite ‘Dragon’ seal, Qing dynasty

Jadeite ‘Dragon’ seal, Qing dynasty - Jadeite carved in a single piece, which forms a traditional seal. It has a wide rectangular base, on which is placed the free-standing image of a dragon with a sinuous elongated body, curled tail, thick legs and a large head with pointed ears, slanted eyes and a wide snout. It is decorated with fine incised and relief details of lines and spirals. On the base is a four-character seal ‘神游心赏’ in bas-relief, with traces of red sealing wax. Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or later. Size: 2.5 x 1.9 x 3.9 cm Weight: 44.5 g