Chinese Soapstone Chop Seal with Foo Dog Finial & Blue Dragon Ink Paste Box Set

Annihilate the landfill, sign your work with centuries of tradition

Someone's personal seal, carved in rosy Shoushan-style soapstone with a playful double foo dog finial—the kind of thing a scholar would keep on their desk. This complete set includes the chop (roughly 3" tall), a blue-and-white porcelain dragon ink paste container, and the original silk brocade presentation box. The seal face shows crisp characters in traditional seal script, still carrying traces of red cinnabar paste. Stone shows natural veining and minor surface wear consistent with age and use.

The D'Beetle Difference • Hand-Carved Guardian Lions: The finial features intertwined foo dogs (shi) in detailed relief carving, a traditional protective motif. The reddish-brown stone transitions beautifully through cream and rust tones.

• Complete Working Seal Set: Includes the original blue-and-white porcelain ink paste box decorated with a five-clawed dragon. Everything you need to actually use this piece, not just display it.

• Original Presentation Box: Silk brocade box with cloud pattern, bone toggle closure, and fitted blue satin interior. Minor wear to box edges but fully functional and display-worthy.

Pricing: $65–$95 (firm, no haggling)

Measurements See tape-measure photos for exact dimensions.

Pricing (No Haggling, Ever) All pieces are one-of-a-kind and priced to move — the price is firm and there's no haggling. If it's listed, it's already a find.

Delivery & Pickup • Free pickup Middleton warehouse (Thurs/Sun mornings, appt only). • Free pickup Cambridge pop-up (Fri–Sat during open hours, 260 Concord Ave). • $10 nonrefundable deposit required for all viewings and pickups (credited toward purchase).

Thursday Delivery Rates (from 260 Concord Ave): • $100 within 5 miles • $125 for 5–10 miles • $175 for 10–20 miles • 20+ miles: Custom quote • Other days: +$50 solo surcharge

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