Ancient Art of the Chinese Seal by Yunn Pann

Ancient Art of the Chinese Seal by Yunn Pann

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The art of the Chinese chop is a centuries-old engraving tradition originally used to seal contracts, and is now popular with tourists who buy customized chops in China. This kit allows everyone to use the symbols of these ancient seals to create unique, decorative cards, with traditional red ink, a porcelain bowl, and 4 chops.

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Ancient Art of the Chinese Seal by Yunn Pann

This beautiful little kit contains everything you need to master the art of the Chinese chop The art of the Chinese chop is the centuries-old seal-engraving originally used by the ancient Chinese to sign contracts as a symbol of power. Today it has become a popular souvenir for tourists to China and Hong Kong, who get a personal seal engraved. Now you can use the symbols of ancient seals to create unique and beautiful cards with the traditional red ink and 4 chops that are included in this creative kit. Two New Mini Kit Features! Kit contents are now visible through new transparent casing and the kit is secured with a firm magnetic clasp.
Yunn Pann, Shanghai-born artist, writer and storyteller, teaches Chinese calligraphy and Chinese words at the Denver Art Museum, and leads cultural diversity workshops at various companies and organizations. She also teaches Mini Tai Chi and Chair Qi Gong at the Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities. She lives in Lafayette, CO.
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ISBN 13 9780762424986
ISBN 10 0762424982
Title Ancient Art of the Chinese Seal
Author Yunn Pann
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Running Press
Year published 2005-12-06
Number of pages 88
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.