Block, Printing

Block, Printing

Stamp (Yin) soapstone in multi-shades of tan gray and dark brown square columnar shape. Carved designs of water symbol and various sized speckles on one side two Chinese "Fu" Lion dogs one on a rock and the other looking up on a tree branch two narrow sides of a linear speckle design. Inscription reads "One piece of rock". It is used on calligraphical or pictorial works to mark an artist's expression. Does not appear to have been used.

1994.031.020