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Chinese Seals vs. Japanese Hanko: A Guide to Form, Meaning and Choosing a Personal Mark
A seal is a small object with a large presence. Pressed into red paste and lifted from paper, it leaves a mark that is at once practical, graphic and intimate. In Chinese artistic practice, a seal ...
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Chinese Seals Explained: The Art, History and Meaning of Yìnzhāng
Discover the history, symbolism and craftsmanship of Chinese seals (yìnzhāng), from seal script and carving styles to materials, personalization, use and care.
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