Bidspirit auction | Yellow jade seal “Beast”, Han

Yellow jade seal “Beast”, Han Dynasty - Crafted from soft-hued yellow jade, featuring an imposing area of dark brown patina across the upper part of the piece. It has a square base, adorned with a border of incised scrollwork, and crowned by the image of a crouching beast, with sturdy, bent legs, a fierce expression, and large, wide-open eyes. The base features incised characters. Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) or later. Size: 3.7 x 3.9 x 3.9 cm Weight: 118 g