Bidspirit auction | Hetian jade seal ‘Turtle’, Ming

Hetian jade seal ‘Turtle’, Ming dynasty - Creamy white jade seal carved into a square shape. It features a turtle-shaped finial, a symbol of longevity and stability. The carving is polished and rounded, with incised details marking the plates of the shell. The jade displays reddish-rust coloured veins. The matrix bears an inscription of engraved characters ‘志古之道’. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Size: 3 x 3 x 3 cm Weight: 60.7 g