{"product_id":"hand-carved-chinese-seal-ink-dances-calligraphy-stamp","title":"Hand Carved Chinese Seal: \"Ink Dances\" Calligraphy Stamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an Oriental stone seal with a hand carved characters of 墨舞 (Ink Dances) in zhuanshu (seal script) style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 20×30 mm (~¾ × 1¼ inches), the stone height is ca. 2 inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Ink Dances\" is an old Chinese idiom meaning an inspiration of a painter or a calligrapher. A seal is an Oriental printing stamps used as signatures in personal documents, office paperwork, contracts, art, or any item requiring acknowledgement or authorship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the western world they were traditionally known by traders as chop marks or simply chops. Seals are still widely used in Japan, Korea, and China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular stamp can be a curious gift for a calligrapher, an artist or any person interested in Chinese or Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI enjoy carving seals and consider it a part of my artistic practice. I always carve my seals by hand, like it used to be for centuries, never use any machines or ready-made designs. Every seal has its own character that will never be reproduced. I am also taking orders for CUSTOM SEALS, feel free to contact me for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYOU WILL GET: the seal itself, a certificate of authenticity, a free red stamping mat for making imprints and a special bag for storing the seal. I will include a short instruction of how to use your seal and how to care for it to maintain its quality for the lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52358392185173,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2896\/0341\/files\/ink-dance-01.jpg?v=1781426739","url":"https:\/\/annavladi.com\/products\/hand-carved-chinese-seal-ink-dances-calligraphy-stamp","provider":"Anna Vladi Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}