Square copper seal, Qing dynasty

A utilitarian personal seal made of copper-coloured metal. The piece consists of a thick square base from which a cylindrical handle emerges. The metal has a rich, irregular patina, the result of use and the passage of time. The base is engraved in relief with characters in sigillary script.

Size: 3.6 x 3.4 x 3.4 cm

Weight: 92 g