A Chinese bronze Ministry of Rites official seal dating from the Qing dynasty. The seal features an extended inscription. The top and side faces are also inscribed. Dimensions are: 3 1/2 inches tall X 2 1/4 inches wide, 8.9 cm X 5.7 cm. Weight: 600 grams. All measurements are approximate. High resolution images can be found here Condition: There is minor use wear. Provenance: From a private New York City collection.