Antique Hand Carved Agate Inkan Stamp 3.25" Maki-e Rust is not harmful

Rust is not harmful

Height = 19

given the high demand

The Chinese snuff bottle originated during the Qing Dynasty in the 17th century

and chasen The wood is lacquered in the traditional Japanese method with over 20 coats of urushi lacquer

Antique Hand Carved Agate Inkan Stamp 3.25" Maki-e Rust is not harmfulThis is a vintage Chinese agate 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 3. 25" tall by 1" wide by 1 2 thick. Despite some minor signs of use, this stamp remains in excellent condition.