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What is Chinese seal carving?
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Chinese seal carving refers to the traditional art of engraving the active side of a stamp or seal. Typically, the seals were made using stone, but bamboo, bone and wood could also be used. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic Chinese seal carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Chinese Finely Carved Yellow Pixiu Archaic Dragon Seal w/Stand 20th Cent
Located in Richmond, CA
This vintage Chinese seal is an exquisite example of craftsmanship, intricately carved to feature a
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Large Chinese Qing Qianlong Style Blue and White Floral Globular Porcelain Vase
Located in Danville, CA
Chinese Qing Qianlong style vase. Underneath it has a 6 character Chinese seal marking. This vase measures
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Extraordinary "Moonlight Peaks" Natural "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural stone work of art, one of a kind.
This Chinese extraordinary natural
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Marble
$760 Sale Price
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20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
used to carve Chinese seals.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Ring Dish
Located in Dallas, TX
was carved into ceremonial knives. Soapstone was also used to carve Chinese seals.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
20C Medium Chinese Soapstone Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
was also used to carve Chinese seals.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
