Japan Wood 300 Luxury Ebony wooden Hanko Seals, Unique Japanese signature stamps, Happiness Seals (No reserve price)

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A collection of over 300 luxury ebony wooden Hanko seals, each about 6 x 1 cm, dating to 1940–1980 in Japan, with unique Kanji identifiers, total weight 2.55 kg, in excellent original condition.

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A unique collection of over 300 unique and very high quality Hanko Seals, made from hard ebony type wood.
These stamps were used in Japan in the previous century.

In Japan, Hanko seals, sometimes referred to as 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.

Each stamp has an unique (set of) Kanji symbols, which were the identification of it's owner.
This set contains slightly larger, luxury stamps with more complicated kanji symbols.
It sparks the imagination to think of the people who used these stamps for the important moments in their lives...

Hanko seals - also known as Happiness Seals - are still used in Japan, but it is getting less. Also the modern Hanko's are made of plastic or other non natural sources.

A very special set of personal items from the old Japanese daily life.
Please see pictures for details.

Sizes: 6 x 1 cm each.
Total: 300 pieces (plus a few extra)
Total weight: 2,55 KG.

Shipping insured and fast from NL. no import duties, no delays.


A unique collection of over 300 unique and very high quality Hanko Seals, made from hard ebony type wood.
These stamps were used in Japan in the previous century.

In Japan, Hanko seals, sometimes referred to as 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.

Each stamp has an unique (set of) Kanji symbols, which were the identification of it's owner.
This set contains slightly larger, luxury stamps with more complicated kanji symbols.
It sparks the imagination to think of the people who used these stamps for the important moments in their lives...

Hanko seals - also known as Happiness Seals - are still used in Japan, but it is getting less. Also the modern Hanko's are made of plastic or other non natural sources.

A very special set of personal items from the old Japanese daily life.
Please see pictures for details.

Sizes: 6 x 1 cm each.
Total: 300 pieces (plus a few extra)
Total weight: 2,55 KG.

Shipping insured and fast from NL. no import duties, no delays.


Details

Culture
Japan
Century/timeframe
1940-1980
Name of object
300 Luxury Ebony wooden Hanko Seals, Unique Japanese signature stamps, Happiness Seals
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2026
Material
Wood
Country acquired from
Japan
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1988
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
The NetherlandsVerified
838
Objects sold
98.85%
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