Large Chinese ink stamp, 20th century

Solid black ink in the shape of a seal. It has archaic Chinese characters in relief on each of the outer sides, which are covered with gilding paint. On the front and back sides there is an inscription of four characters filled in gilding on one side. The inscription on the front face is followed by two seals filled in red. The large four-character seal on the base is covered with red pigment. 

Inscription with two seals: 乾隆御铭 (Inscription of the Qianlong Emperor)

Inscription: 宣和御用 (Imperial use)

In very good condition, the ink is slightly crackled and has no faults. 

Height: 8.60; Width and depth: 9.40 cm; Weight: 1123 g