A MOTTLED YELLOWISH-RUSSET AND GREEN JADE 'DOG' SEAL
A MOTTLED YELLOWISH-RUSSET AND GREEN JADE 'DOG' SEAL
A MOTTLED YELLOWISH-RUSSET AND GREEN JADE 'DOG' SEAL
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A MOTTLED YELLOWISH-RUSSET AND GREEN JADE 'DOG' SEAL

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)

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A MOTTLED YELLOWISH-RUSSET AND GREEN JADE 'DOG' SEAL
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The square seal is carved in high relief to the top with a recumbent dog, its hind leg scratching its cheek, its facial features, backbone, fur and tail all finely detailed. The seal face is left uncarved. The stone has a soft polish and is of an attractive yellowish-moss green and russet tone with darker brown inclusions.
2 3/8 in. (6.2 cm.) square

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