Vintage Chinese Handcarved Hegagonal Marble Stamp Dragon 6” Kyodai symbolizing a link between heaven

symbolizing a link between heaven and earth

There is also a gold painted rim and a geometric patterns reminiscent of a parasol and kimono fabric at the top of the plate

Along with a century old warm patina this suzuribako tansu chest remains in fine original antique condition

It has been in storage or carefully displayed for much of the past century and with exception to some minor signs of wear

Vintage Chinese Handcarved Hegagonal Marble Stamp Dragon 6” Kyodai symbolizing a link between heavenThis is a vintage Chinese late marble or hard igneous stone name stamp 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 inkan has a hand carved Bull motif on top with a name carved on its flat bottom. The Tiger carving is very well done (see close up pictures). This over a half century old inkan stamp measures 3" tall by 2" wide by 1 1 8 thick. Despite some minor signs of use,