{"product_id":"hand-carved-dragon-stone-seal-oriental-chop-stamp-inkan-hanko","title":"Hand Carved \"Dragon\" Stone Seal: Oriental Chop Stamp, Inkan, Hanko","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an Oriental stone seal with the 龍 \"Dragon\" character in old style script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 20×20 mm (ca. ¾ × ¾ inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seal is hand carved in stone. It may be used as a personal seal, as an exlibris mark, as an artist's signature on paintings or calligraphy works, and may be a curious gift for any Oriental-minded person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dragon (龍) symbolizes the strength and power, both in physical and in spiritual sense. I made this particular stamp to mark The Lunar Year Of The Dragon, which begins on February 10th, 2024. Besides all the above meanings, this stamp may be used on painting\/calligraphy works created in the coming year (instead of writing the date), as well as a well-wishing message for the people born in the Year of the Dragon (2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964 etc).\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\n\u003cp\u003eFeel free to contact me for commissions with any questions and suggestions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52358394118485,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2896\/0341\/files\/dragon-01.jpg?v=1781344112","url":"https:\/\/annavladi.com\/products\/hand-carved-dragon-stone-seal-oriental-chop-stamp-inkan-hanko","provider":"Anna Vladi Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}