Bidspirit auction | Jade seal ‘Coiled Dragon’, Ming

Jade seal ‘Coiled Dragon’, Ming dynasty - Beige jade with dark veins. The upper part features the figure of a fantastical beast with a sinuous body and sharp claws, coiled around itself on a square base. The base bears the inscription ‘自爱山中居’ engraved in bas-relief. Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or later. Size: 4.4 x 4.8 x 4.8 cm Weight: 160 g