Bidspirit auction | Yellow jade seal ‘Eagle’, Song

Yellow jade seal ‘Eagle’, Song dynasty - Carved yellow jade, with a profuse patina in reddish-brown and ochre tones. It depicts an eagle crouching on a square base, with folded wings, incised plumage and reliefs showing an intense expression and a curved beak. The base displays incised characters in low relief. It shows patina due to ageing. Song dynasty (960–1279). Size: 8.2 x 5.3 x 5.8 cm Weight: 117.85 g Provenance: · Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.