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This listing is for a vintage Chinese gago-in calligraphy chop made around 20 years ago. It’s made of stone and the top has been fashioned into a fu lion dog. The bottom has been carved with a seal, it has been used so there’s some red ink residue. It comes with its original silk brocade box.

Gago-in refers to seals used by artisans to sign and sometimes decorate their work. The size can vary, and they may be large enough to include short sayings. The material can also vary but they are often made of soapstone. Although rare it is possible to come across chops made of wood and metal.

Sizes

Case:  H.3.7cm (1.4”) x 11cm (4.3”) x 5.7cm (2.2”)

Chop:  H.6.5cm (2.5”) x 2.1cm (0.8”) x 2.1cm (0.8”)

Condition

It’s in very good condition however it is used so there’s ink residue.

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.