Antique Handcarved Inkan Boxwood Stamp 2.5" Print They are decorated in a

They are decorated in a vibrant lustrous gold with a cherry blossom motif

It has a bronze mouth piece and bronze bowl with bamboo center

they were practical containers for holding powdered leaves

A vintage Japanese kenzan (剣山) used in the art of ikebana (生け花) flower arranging

Antique Handcarved Inkan Boxwood Stamp 2.5" Print They are decorated in aThis is a vintage Chinese hand carved boxwood stamp is known as an inkan. In Japan and China one does not sign, but rather stamp ones name with a chop or inkan like this one. This over a half century old inkan stamp measures 2. 5" tall by . 5" wide by . 5 thick. Despite some minor signs of use, this stamp remains in good condition.