Bidspirit auction | Carved jade seal ‘Eagle’, Han

Carved jade seal ‘Eagle’, Han dynasty - Carved jade, pale green in colour with reddish-brown and ochre areas. The piece has a large rectangular base, topped by a figure of an upright eagle. The meticulous bas-relief carving detailing the plumage of the wings and tail, as well as the powerful expression of the curved beak, is particularly noteworthy. The lower base shows a complex inscription engraved in seal characters. Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) or later. Size: 9.5 x 6.8 x 4.3 cm Weight: 475 g Provenance: · Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.