Antique/Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Stone Dragon Stamp Seal. 8.5cm.
Antique/Vintage Chinese Hand-Carved Stone Dragon Stamp Seal.
Hand-carved. Good condition.
A Chinese stamp seal (often called a chop) is a traditional carved block of stone, jade, wood, or metal used to stamp an individual's or organization's name onto documents, contracts, or artwork. Functioning as a secure signature, it is pressed into a vibrant, viscous red cinnabar paste and transferred to paper.Seals are deeply integrated into Chinese culture and hold several important functions.
In Chinese culture, the dragon (loong) is a revered, benevolent symbol of good fortune, power, wisdom, and the ultimate yang energy. Unlike their aggressive, fire-breathing Western counterparts, Chinese dragons control the elementsbringing rain for agriculture, fostering harmony, and serving as the ultimate emblem of imperial authority.
Height: 8.5cm
