Xuanguyingqi 玄谷應契 is an ancient phrase, hard to translate, and supplied by the owner. Chinese language seal with four red characters counter-clockwise from top right. Image is not to scale.

• Inscription: 玄谷應契
• Pinyin: xuan gu ying qi
• Collection: Qiao Jinzheng [Sam Chiao]
• Material: translucent quartz
• Size: 4.8 x 3.5 cm.
• Date: 2009
• Registry: cs063

Mr. Chiao provided the stone, which I cut off at the bottom to provide a flat surface for the chop, then sanded and polished the stone. I made a hardwood burl base for the stone.