Hand Carved Oriental Stone Seal: Philosophical Chop Stamp

Seal is an Oriental printing stamps and impressions thereof which are used in lieu of signatures in personal documents, office paperwork, contracts, art, or any item requiring acknowledgement or authorship.

In the western world they were traditionally known by traders as chop marks or simply chops. Seals still widely used in Japan, Korea, and China. Though most seals contain words, names and phrases on them, this one also bears an image of water in old Japanese style. Also It may be used as a personal seal, as an exlibris mark, as an artist's signature on paintings or calligraphy works, and is, indeed, a curious gift for any Oriental-minded person.

The text on the seal may be translated as "The heart of poetry is like water", it is inspired by Tao Te Ching and carved in old seal script. The stone is shaped as a Chinese mythical link and is very decorative.

I 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.

YOU WILL GET: the seal itself, a storage box, 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.

Feel free to contact me for commissions with any questions and suggestions.