Imperial seal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The seal, titled "Imperial seal", by an unknown artist, is a black stone object with a rectangular base and a rounded top. The base has a flat bottom and straight sides, while the top is curved with a recessed area in the center. There are carvings on the top and sides of the seal. The carvings appear to be of a mythical creature, possibly a dragon or a phoenix, with curved lines and swirling patterns. The seal is shown at an angle, with the front-right corner closest to the viewer. The background of the image is white.