Japanese
Seal Set, 19th century
Carved jade seal with rubber stamp, in a leather and fabric-lined case, 5.1 x 1.3 cm (2 x 1/2 in.)
A Japanese seal set held in a rectangular, brown, leather case. The leather case is lined with a tufted mustard colored fabric. On the inside of the hinged lid there is a small slip of paper that reads "Character pronounced 'Fuku' Happiness" in black ink. The bottom half of the case holds a cylindrical jade seal with the character carved on the bottom of the seal. Next to the seal is a circular palate of powdered red ink. Some of the powder can be seen on the lower half of the seal.
Macknight Room
Commentary
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