97 - A square column seal carved from amethyst quartz with a translucent purple hue, featuring veining and crystalline inclusions. It has a smooth body with polished sides. The flat base bears an inscription engraved in sigillate script. Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) or later.

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