Bidspirit auction | Triple carved and articulated jade

Triple carved and articulated jade seal, Qing dynasty - Jade with an attractive combination of greyish tones veined with white and ochre spots. It stands out for its complex mechanical structure, consisting of an articulated outer support that houses a rotating shaft with three independent sealing faces inside. The upper finial is dominated by a mythical lion. The central body of the seal has a frame structure decorated with engraved archaic fretwork. Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Size: 7.5 x 1.4 x 3.5 cm Weight: 80.2 g