M

M An English-language chop by Lu Kesi with a white “M” in a red circle. Of course, no resemblance to an extremely popular fast-food restaurant chain’s logo is intended. Collection: Lu Kesi Material: Chinese stone Date: 2017

Wu-Tang Clan Seal with Dragon and Tiger

Wu-Tang Clan Seal with Dragon and Tiger Wudang is the Chinese reading for the characters (武當) from which the American hip hop group the Wu-Tang Clan derived their name. This chop was commissioned by them as one of five seal designs for use on their 36 Chambers clothing line. A Chinese-language seal by Lu Kesi […]

36 Chambers Seal

36 Chambers Seal This seal by Lu Kesi was commissioned by the Wu-Tang Clan (the American hip hop group) as one of five seal designs for use on their 36 Chambers clothing line. A Chinese-language seal in white characters with “36” from top to bottom on the right and the character for “chambers” on the […]

Dan Daoren

Dan Daoren Dan Daoren (聃道人) is the owner’s pseudonym. Dan is both the owner’s first name and also an ancient form of the name for Laozi, the author of the Daodejing; daoren (道人) is literally “a person of the Dao” or “Daoist.” The author and poet Daniel Skach-Mills uses this pen name in the form […]

Sokyo

Sokyo Sokyo is the owner’s Buddhist name. Japanese language chop by Lu Kesi with two white characters from top to bottom. Collection: Karen Swallow Material: tan/grey stone with dark marks Carver’s mark: Sokyo for Karen Swallow By Dan Lucas 2014 Date: October 2014

Ji Tianzhen

Ji Tianzhen Ji Tianzhen (姬天珍) is the owner’s Chinese name. Commissioned by Carol Gwo as a gift for her childhood friend from Taiwan. Chinese language chop in three white characters counterclockwise from the right (right, top left, bottom left. The stone was purchased in Taiwan but comes from Thailand. Inscription: 姬天珍 Pinyin: ji tian zhen […]

See the Great Within the Small

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 […]

Winter Tiger

Winter tiger Donghu (冬虎) “winter tiger” has personal meaning for the owner of the seal. A very small Chinese language seal with two white characters from top to bottom. The characters, design, and size were specified by the seal’s owner. Inscription: 冬虎 Pinyin: donghu Collection: James Latimer Material: translucent banded calcite with red/brown spots Carver’s […]

Rat

A seal made for someone born in the year of the rat. Image is not to scale. Collection: private collection Material: [steatite] Date: October 2008 Registry: ps054