Chinese Shoushan Stone micro-carved stone signature chop For Sale

This item is a fine Chinese micro-carved stone signature seal (chop), featuring a long calligraphic inscription etched into the side, presented in its patterned silk-brocade box.The Text: The side of the column features an impressive example of micro-calligraphy (微雕, Weidiao). The microscopic Chinese characters are meticulously incised into the stone surface and filled with white pigment to make them legible. At the very bottom left of the block of text, there is a tiny red square representing the artist\'s signature mark or seal.The Material: The semi-translucent, warm golden-yellow stone is that of high-quality Shoushan stone. These stones are prized by collectors for their smooth, jade-like luster, rich color variants, and perfect density for detailed carving.Micro-carved calligraphy columns are considered more artistic and scholarly than standard souvenir soapstone carvings. Clean, uncarved blanks made of fine Shoushan stone with extensive micro-engravings typically command up to $400 at specialized Asian art sales and estate sales, depending heavily on the fame of the carver and the exact stone grade.The Determinant Factor: If the stone is authenticated as a rare, vintage grade of true Tianhuang Shoushan stone (known as the \"king of stones\"), the value can increase significantly.Condition: The stone appears to be in excellent condition with smooth, unchipped edges, and the presentation box is well-preserved, keeping its value at the healthy baseline of the collector market.
**NO INTERNATIONAL SALES OR SHIPPING PLEASE**ABOUT THE SELLER - KT RELICS (IG account is @ktrelics)KT Relics offers the personal collection of my late father, Kin Ting, which I share with you all here - carefully procured over nearly forty years living and working in China. In that time, he developed a discerning eye for the exceptional: gemstones, carvings, and works of art selected not for pedigree or provenance labels, but for genuine rarity and craftsmanship recognized through decades of careful study. Each piece was chosen individually, on its own merits, making this a collection of stories and experiences I remember him sharing so fondly. Five years after his passing, I am honored to offer his collection to discerning collectors and enthusiasts who share his appreciation for fine, one-of-a-kind relics. As his son, I will do my best to share every item as accurately described, honestly represented, and thoughtfully packaged, as he would himself. So, thank you for considering a piece from his collection — and for being a part of his legacy.