Bidspirit auction | Translucent quartz seal, Qing dynasty

Translucent quartz seal, Qing dynasty - A carved piece of quartz, crystalline and translucent in nature, with a rectangular shape. It features a semi-circular perforated handle. The body is smooth, highlighting the purity of the material. The impression base retains traces of cinnabar and bears characters carved in seal script. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912). Size: 3.5 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm Weight: 23 g Provenance: French private collection.