a group of five soapstone sealsQing dynasty or later
The first of rectangular shape, uncarved face, and whitish color surmounted by a ram finial; the second of tall irregularly ovoid pebble form, uncarved face, reddish-brown color, one side incised in raised-relief prunus branches; the third of similar shape, face carved with a three-character name, army-green color, both exterior sides carved in raised-relief prunus branches; the fourth of tall rectangular section with rounded edges, face elaborately carved to read possibly xiangzi, of mottled cream and chicken blood color, the sides displaying raised relief lotus plants; the fifth of irregularly rectangular shape, uncarved face, reddish brown color streaked in areas of black, the sides displaying raised relief plantain or lotus branches.
2 1/4in (5.6cm) height of first (5).