Seal Society
Devoted to the art of Chinese-style seal carving.
In English they are seals, chops, or stamps; in Chinese they are yinzhang 印章.
In continuous use for over 3,000 years, today the art is carried on by painters, calligraphers, and carvers.
Explore our web site to learn more about this ancient art form.
Your Resources
Artists
Seal carving artists
Bibliography
Annotated bibliography of writings in English about seals
Glossary
Illustrated glossary of seal carving terms
Knobs
Glossary of seal stone decoration
links
Online resources in English
Material
A list of materials used in making seals
Talking Seals
A place to discuss seals