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Look at those little critters! I love them. I am especially impressed with your first batch of photos. Thank you for thinking about the 5 Items to Consider When Documenting 3D Art.
Hanko: (Also "Japanese signature seals," "chops," "insho," "in," "jitsuin") Private or official seals or stamps engraved with the name of the office, institution or individual to which it belongs. In contrast to rubber stamps, hanko are made of stone, wood or horn. Formally introduced to Japan in 701 from China, hanko are small wooden, stone or horn blocks used as signatures to bind any and every legal contract in Japan. "Jitsuin," or "true seals" are registered with the local authorities and used on important legal documents. Japanese also carry personal hanko for everyday use. Seals are often found on works of visual art, to identify the true artist. A work of art with an official seal is worth more than one without, as it verifies the identity of the artist who created it. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai is a great example. Hokusai was a Japanese ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the edo period (1603-1868). Without the artist's seal we would not be able to verify this work was created by the famous printmaker. When the artist is identified we can better estimate the value of a work of art. The presence of a seal often increases its value. Check out how much a work of art with an authentic imperial seal can be worth HERE. |
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