A PALE CELADON JADE SEAL QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY

of square shape, each face carved with key-fret, surmounted with a Buddhistic lion, standing with its head turned to the right, the base carved with the seal 'Hall of Increasing Virtue'

With the exception of tiny nibbles to the edges and surface of the carving due to the natural inclusions in the stone, this piece is in good condition. Please note that the stone is of a slightly more celadon tone than illustrated in the catalogue.
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