65 - White jade with subtle amber-colored flecks, carved into the shape of a seal. It has a flat, square base, upon which is carved the image of a mythical beast with a sinuous, serpent-like body, supported by sturdy legs and culminating in a face with a fierce expression, almond-shaped eyes, and a sharp beak. A seal in bas-relief is carved into the base. Western Han Dynasty (206 B.C. – A.D. 8) or later.

White jade with subtle amber-colored flecks, carved into the shape of a seal. It has a flat, square base, upon which is carved the image of a mythical beast with a sinuous, serpent-like body, supported by sturdy legs and culminating in a face with a fierce expression, almond-shaped eyes, and a sharp beak. A seal in bas-relief is carved into the base. Western Han Dynasty (206 B.C. – A.D. 8) or later. Dimensions: 2.8 x 2.6 x 2.8 cm Weight: 38 g