California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 22, 2019  June 22, 2019

 Lot # 6770 
A GILT BRONZE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' SEAL    明 銅鎏金獸钮印璽


  • Dimension: Height: 2 1/4 in (5.7 cm) Length: 2 5/8 in (6.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $3000
  • Estimate To: $6000

Of square section, the seal surmounted with a finely cast recumbent mythical beast, the head facing downward, protruding eyes and prominent snout, with incised mane and split tail, scaly body. The seal base cast with four character inscription. Ming Dynasty period.