17 Japanese Crystal Hanko Seal, Inzai
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Pre 1920 item# 843207 (stock# MOR2508)
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The Kura
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900.00
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17 genuine antique crystal stamps, three capped by mythical creatures, another is engraved with a dragon on the side. One quite large has the crystalline planes visible within, and one is shaped from a needle filled crystal. Four have been intricately carved with characters, two of those are masterpieces, the other 13 have never been used. 11 seals are in perfect condition. Six seals (on the left side in the first photo) have some damage; three of those have very small nicks which could be ...click for details
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Antique Nyoi Ruyi Scholars Desk Item
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Pre 1920 item# 698210 (stock# MOR2266)
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550.00
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A small burl of natural wood in the shape of a mushroom of eternity, a Buddhist theme, forms this Ruyi (or ryuyi/nyoi) scepter, knotted on one end with dark chord. It is a light wood with very tight grain, similar to naturally lacquered elm measuring 8 inches (21 cm) long. Certainly made for use in the tea room, or by a priest. The Ryuyi is a scepter symbolizing power. The Ruyi or Nyoi comes from China, and the name literally means As You Wish. It is a symbolic scepter associated with auth ...click for details
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