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Old ink stamp scrimshaw

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Was told this is a leter stamp used by a sea captain.has oriental characters carved on the stamp face along with "happy wanderers". Face has pictorial scrimshaw scene with river, tree, mountain and two people. One seated, one standing holding a long walking stick. More charcters. 2" tall about 1c square. The stamp face shows use of red ink.

Category Other
Medium Bone?
Distinguishing marks None unless it is in the oriental characters
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 2" x 1" x 1"
Date Period I rec'd in the 1970s as a gift
History Red as gift
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