Antique Hand Carved Inkan Marble Stamp 1.75" Music Specialized craftsmen and tea masters

Specialized craftsmen and tea masters themselves carve these out of specially selected bamboo

One of his most notable series is "One Hundred Views of the Moon" (1885–1892)

It is made from of a copper alloy like bronze or brass and has lovely patina that sets off the etched calligraphy nicely

This statue measures 5" tall by 3" wide ( 12

Having been well used yet well loved

Antique Hand Carved Inkan Marble Stamp 1.75" Music Specialized craftsmen and tea mastersThis is a vintage Chinese 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 over a half century old inkan stamp measures 1. 75" tall by 1. 25" wide by 5 8 thick. Despite some minor signs of use, this stamp remains in excellent condition.