VINTAGE ASIAN CARVED SOAPSTONE FOO DOG CHOP STAMP SEAL

Description

This listing is for a vintage soapstone stamp or seal, also called a chop that is surmounted with a carved Foo Dog.  There is a piece of paper taped to the base that shows the figure of the stamp it will leave.  This piece is in very good condition with no issues that I can see.  I have another one, in a box decorated with a carved horse, listed in my store along with hundreds of antiques and collectibles.  All of my items were found in estate sales and cleanouts on Cape Cod.  None of the items have been touched by the public, just stored in totes. All items have been stored for weeks or thoroughly washed.  I am in a low risk area and I am observing all precautions for virus protection.
I TRY TO USE THE CHEAPEST RATE POSSIBLE, using Fed Ex for non fragile items when it's cheaper, and USPS for most other items. I generally prefer USPS, using FIRST CLASS, MEDIA and PARCEL SELECT rates whenever I can. Books under one pound will always go First Class, because it's much faster than Media for only a little more money. Ebay shippers get a discount on Fed Ex, so I compare rates when I listing my items, but I prefer USPS Priority mail for fragile items, because their insurance payments are fast and no hassle, though I haven't used that much. I also get a great discount on Priority Mail from eBay, so often when I buy the label Priority is about the same as Parcel Select or the other Standard Mail rates.  If it only costs a little more, I will absorb the extra cost myself to get the free insurance with Priority and then I can use the free boxes they provide.  It won't cost you more than the Standard Mail rate listed for your purchase. If you want Priority to speed delivery, you can always ask for that option.  Priority is much faster, no doubt.  I pack carefully, and fragile items will always be in an ample-sized, sturdy box with lots of bubble wrap and foam peanuts used.  I always use recycled peanuts, and I use sturdy used boxes whenever I can.  I buy bubble wrap in bulk, and I do everything I can to pack items safely and economically.