See the Great Within the Small

Xiaozhongxianda (小中現大) means “to see the great within the small.” A small Chinese language seal with four white characters counter-clockwise from top right. The phrase was supplied by the owner of the seal.

• Inscription: 小中現大
• Pinyin: xiaozhongxianda
• Collection: Peter Paradiso
• Material: yellow calcite
• Carver’s mark: 小中現大。魯可思。甲午年
• Size: 14 x 9 mm.
• Date: May 2014