This listing is an IMPRINT of the seal, the seal itself is NOT for sale. The seal has been hand-carved by myself, and all the imprints are fully hand-made in red cinnabar paste. Upon request I can sign underneath the imprint in pencil.
The imprint is made on handmade rice paper, A4 size (vertical orientation). The size of imprint itself is 3×3 inches (8×8 cm). Please let me know if you want paper of a smaller size — it's no problem for me to trim! The imprint is mounted on the second layer of rice paper for durability and better presentation.
IKEA SKATTEBY frame shown on pictures is not included (but the imprint looks really gorgeous in this frame!)
This large seal has a Tao Te King quotation, 上善若水 ("The highest excellence is like [that of] water") in old Zhuan Shu script. It features an image of a sage meditating over the quietly flowing stream by the mountains, which reflects the calm state of mind.
The full quote from the Tao Te King says: "The highest excellence is like (that of) water. The excellence of water appears in its benefiting all things, and in its occupying, without striving (to the contrary), the low place which all men dislike. Hence (its way) is near to (that of) the Dao. The excellence of a residence is in (the suitability of) the place; that of the mind is in abysmal stillness; that of associations is in their being with the virtuous; that of words is in their trustworthiness; that of government is in its securing good order; that of (the conduct of) affairs is in its ability; and that of (the initiation of) any movement is in its timeliness. And when (one with the highest excellence) does not wrangle (about his low position), no one finds fault with him."
I have a range of hand-carved stone seals for sale here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/annavladiart?section_id=27725611
I am also taking orders for CUSTOM SEALS, feel free to contact me for details.
I am an artist born in Minsk, raised in Siberia, lived in Moscow, studied paiting and seal carving in China, traveled a lot, and now settled in Hungary. I am passionate about Oriental painting which gives me infinite inspiration every day. I am a member of International Chinese Calligraphy and Ink Painting Society (North American Branch) and have received several awards at international exhibitions.
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