Antique Hand cCrved Inkan Stamp in Boxwood 2.25" Games This is a ceramic bowl

This is a ceramic bowl known as a chawan (tea bowl) used in a Japanese chado (tea ceremony)

The Japanese Ranma is a decorative and functional carving used above a door way to allow airflow and light to pass though

A clean white clay glazed over in a light tone

Some wear on of the gilding helps age the piece and show it's authenticity

Antique Hand cCrved Inkan Stamp in Boxwood 2.25" Games This is a ceramic bowlThis is a vintage Chinese hand carved boxwood inkan. In Japan and China one does not sign, but rather stamp ones name with a chop or inkan like this one. This over a half century old inkan stamp measures 3" tall by 2" wide by 1 1 8 thick. Despite some minor signs of use, this stamp remains in excellent condition.