Wang Zhen, a master engraver, shows students how to carve a seal or chop at Xiling Seal Engraver's society in Hangzhou, China.

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Wang Zhen, a master engraver, shows students how to carve a seal or chop at Xiling Seal Engraver's society in Hangzhou, China. Seals were initially used only by emperors, lords, and samurai warriors but over time, made their way down the social ladder to everyone.

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Size: 3600px × 2380px
Location: HANGZHOU, CHINA
Photo credit: © Yvette Cardozo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: Yes

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