Age: Song-Ming dynasty

Description: A turtle form jade seal. A turtle form jade seal depicted as a turtle atop a column with stylised features to delineate the features of a shell on the top. Two characters to the underside.

Size: 1", 2.50cm.

Provenance: From a Montreal Collector.

Lot Notes: This form was known to be appreciated starting in the Song dynasty and appears to be influenced by ancient bronze' from the Han Dynasty.

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