Stroking It

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Purpose/Use: Used in addition to an Artist Seal to enhance a compositionTranslation: Stroking ItDimension: (LxWxH): 3/4” x 7/8” x 3 ½”Imprint Dimension: (LxW): 3/4” x 7/8”Imprint: NegativeImprint Shape: Square Description: Mottled throughout with cream and ochre, this tan stone features a carving of a snail crawling along a large, distinctively patterned seaweed leaf. Symbolic Meaning: The snail is a creature of habit and stays in its home, which it keeps on its back. It represents persistence and patience. Seaweed represents water, one of the five elements, as well as purity. It is the noble symbol of the emperor’s leadership. Show more