Leilão Bidspirit | Purple quartz seal, Qing dynasty

Purple quartz seal, Qing dynasty - A square column seal carved from amethyst quartz of a translucent purple hue, with veining and crystalline inclusions. It has a smooth body with polished faces. The flat base bears an inscription incised in sigillate script. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later. Size: 4.3 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm Weight: 39.4 g Provenance: Private French collection