Ancient Chinese jade A yellow jade square seal with a Chi...

Ancient Chinese imperial or personal yellow jade seal with a dragon-shaped handle Chi and inscription in 'Phags-pa script — Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368) Material: Carved stone in honey and ochre tones. Description: Chinese seal with a square section, made of yellowish-toned stone, featuring an elaborate raised decoration on the top depicting archaic dragons with sinuous, interlaced bodies. The base presents an inscription of four stylized characters, written in seal-script-inspired characters, within a rectangular frame. The sculptural work on the top, the ornamental composition, and the attractive warm-toned surface stand out. A representative piece of the Chinese seal tradition, where calligraphy, sculpture, and dragon symbolism—associated with power, authority, and prosperity—are combined. Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated by the seller based on style. No further tests, such as TL dating, pigment analysis, or radiography scans, have been conducted to verify the piece's integrity.

Estimación:€375

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