Leilão Bidspirit | Yellow jade seal ‘Character’, Han

Yellow jade seal ‘Character’, Han dynasty - Carved jade in a yellowish-green hue with an ochre and brown patina. It depicts a dignitary kneeling on a square base. He is wearing a long-sleeved tunic that hides his hands, which are clasped together on his lap, and a headdress with a perforation. The expression on his face is serene and solemn. The base features characters incised in low relief. Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) or later. Size: 8.7 x 3.6 x 3.3 cm Weight: 133 g Provenance: · Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.