Adopt from Fathertime: Chinese Chop Block Foo Dog Soapstone Signature Seal Surname Wong, 1st. Name Gong, Writting on face of Chop reads as translated , "Water Flowing East from Wei-Shui, When does it arrive in Yong Zhou?" The top carving is of Foo Dog with Pup on its back. I can not age this, The look and feel is of older age, It is not new or of recent age. Comment: Unique for us, Still important in China Condition: Vintage Used, No cracks, Clear carving, 6 inches tall, 1.75 inches wide and 5/8 inch thick, Aged Amber Brown colors Defects: Stone flaws on back and a old Flaw or chip on front face, Please view images Control: 7613 Satisfaction: As with all Vintage items, Antique and Collectible, condition is a personnel subjective assessment. I do not sell new items, and you can not make a up close personnel evaluation so we offer a satisfaction guarantee. Please see Booth Details for Return Policy.