3/8" (1 cm) Natural Qingtian Seal Stone Blank with Brocade Box

Miniature Soapstone Blank for Chinese Name Chops & Mood Seals

A standard seal can easily overwhelm an intimate fan painting, album leaf, or delicate brush sketch. At just 3/8" (1 cm) square, this miniature blank provides the ideal proportions for a subtle artist's mark that anchors your painting without distracting from the brushwork.

Quarried in Qingtian County, Zhejiang Province—the historical birthplace of Chinese seal engraving (Zhuanke)—natural Qingtian stone is the time-honored choice for artists. Its fine, uniform grain carves smoothly under the chisel, holding crisp, clean edges for both relief (Yang/red) and intaglio (Yin/white) script.

Highlights

• Authentic Heritage Stone: Sourced directly from Qingtian, the classical standard for Chinese seal carving.

• Smooth, Predictable Carving: Moderate hardness with a dense, silky texture that resists chipping and holds fine details cleanly.

• Intimate Scale: Perfectly proportioned for 1–2 Chinese characters (such as a first or last name) or 1–3 English monogram initials.

• Natural Character: Each piece is unique, featuring subtle variations in earth tones, soft translucency, and natural mineral veins.

Specifications

• Face Size: 3/8" x 3/8" (approx. 1.0 cm x 1.0 cm)

• Height: 2" (approx. 5.0 cm)

• Material: Natural Qingtian stone

• Capacity: 1–2 Chinese characters or English initials

• Packaging: Sold as a bare stone or with an optional padded silk brocade gift box

• SKU: 1cm_qtxs

Notes & Complementary Items

• Custom Carving Service: If you prefer a finished seal, Henry Li offers complete custom design, name translation into Chinese, and hand-carving services for this stone size.

• Ink Paste Recommendation: We strongly recommend pairing this stone with professional Shuang Wei brand cinnabar ink paste (Yinni). Traditional oil-based mineral paste produces crisp, vibrant red impressions that will not bleed into xuan paper or fade over time.