Bidspirit auction | Hetian jade ‘Animal’ seal, Qing

Hetian jade ‘Animal’ seal, Qing dynasty - White jade with natural ochre veins. It has a rectangular base on which the figure of a reclining animal is placed, with incised details on the head and legs. The surface retains the mineral's natural patina. The characters ‘形神恬静’ are inscribed on the base. Qing dynasty (1644–1912) or later Size: 5.2 × 3.1 × 2.1 cm Weight: 77 g