Xuanwu

Subject: Xuanwu (Black Tortoise, 玴武) — one of the Four Symbols of Chinese constellations, guardian of the North, embodying wisdom, longevity, and steadfast strength.

This hand-carved stone seal depicts the legendary Xuanwu in bas-relief atop the knob, rendered with fine detail that honours a mythological tradition spanning over two millennia. The carving face is ready for custom name engraving in seal script or your preferred calligraphic style.

• Material: Natural stone
• Style: Traditional Chinese seal carving (zhuanshu)
• Use: Art collection, desk ornament, personal chop for documents and artwork
• Authenticity: Hand-carved; each piece carries slight natural variation