Japan Wood 350+ Old wooden Hanko Seals - Unique Japanese signature stamps - Inkan - Happiness Seals (No reserve price)
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Selected by Fiammetta Fulchiati
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A collection of more than 350 unique wooden Hanko seals (Inkan or Happiness Seals) from Japan, dating from circa 1920–1960, in very good plus condition, authentic and original, weighing 1.49 kg with each seal measuring about 6 × 1 cm.
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A collection of more than 350 unique personal identification stamps (Hanko Seals) made from hard wood.
In Japan, Hanko seals, sometimes referred to as 'Happiness Seals' or Inkan, have historically been used to identify individuals involved in government and trading from ancient times.
The Japanese emperors, shōguns, and samurai had their personal seals pressed onto edicts and other public documents to show authenticity and authority.
Even today, Japanese citizens' companies regularly use name seals for the signing of a contract and other important paperwork.
This set has been carefully selected to contain old, wooden stamps which have not been used much.
The stamp surfaces looks as good as new.
They can easily be put into use again for an art project. educational purposes or anything else you can imagine.
A very special set of personal items from an extraordinary culture!
Please see pictures for details.
Sizes: 6 x 1 cm each.
Total: 350 pieces (and a few extra for good luck :)
Total weight: 1,49 KG.
Estimated age: 50+ years old.
Shipping insured and fast from NL. no import duties, no delays.
A collection of more than 350 unique personal identification stamps (Hanko Seals) made from hard wood.
In Japan, Hanko seals, sometimes referred to as 'Happiness Seals' or Inkan, have historically been used to identify individuals involved in government and trading from ancient times.
The Japanese emperors, shōguns, and samurai had their personal seals pressed onto edicts and other public documents to show authenticity and authority.
Even today, Japanese citizens' companies regularly use name seals for the signing of a contract and other important paperwork.
This set has been carefully selected to contain old, wooden stamps which have not been used much.
The stamp surfaces looks as good as new.
They can easily be put into use again for an art project. educational purposes or anything else you can imagine.
A very special set of personal items from an extraordinary culture!
Please see pictures for details.
Sizes: 6 x 1 cm each.
Total: 350 pieces (and a few extra for good luck :)
Total weight: 1,49 KG.
Estimated age: 50+ years old.
Shipping insured and fast from NL. no import duties, no delays.
Details
Culture
Japan
Century/timeframe
1920 - 1960
Name of object
350+ Old wooden Hanko Seals - Unique Japanese signature stamps - Inkan - Happiness Seals
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Wood
Country acquired from
Japan
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1969
Previous owner - country acquired from
Japan
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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