Antique Chinese Chops

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Description These are antique Chinese ink chops which my father brought back from China circa 1980. They are made from different types of stone. The largest is a nested set with a total of 4 chops. The meanings of the symbols are: Largest- "Long Life"; Second Largest- "Double Happiness" (often used when people get married); Second Smallest- a flying pigeon (symbolizes peace); Smallest... I can't tell what it is! You will see from the photos that the second to smallest has a chip in the upward corner. The second piece is an old man carrying something (anyone know what?) on his shoulder. The chop means "12 happy children". The last is a lion and the chop means "Empire" or "Emperor". I was told this information by my father and I am not able to read them myself.

Category General Antiques and Collectibles

Medium Stone

Condition Excellent

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Date Period 1950 or earlier

History My father traveled to China with a medical mission in 1972 and again in 1981. He brought back several items which at the time, were purported to be antiques. I don't know if this is true. I inherited them. I'm not sure during which trip the chops were acquired.

Price Paid (If known) Purchased 50 years ago in China

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