Ivory seal carving

Ivory seal carving is the art of shaping and engraving designs, symbols, or images onto ivory, typically from walrus or elephant tusks. This craft has been valued for creating personal seals or stamps used to authenticate documents, artworks, or correspondence. Carvers use precise tools to carve detailed patterns or figures, often reflecting cultural motifs, historical scenes, or intricate decorations. The process requires skill and patience to achieve fine, durable reliefs. Ivory seal carving has historical significance in regions like East Asia and has been appreciated for both artistic beauty and practical use, despite modern concerns about ivory trade and conservation.