Hong Kong Seal Stone Museum
Not Only on Art Collection, But Also Identities of Individuals from the Past

Although the size of the museum is very tiny, the collections of the seal stones are just marvelous.

Seal stones have been used throughout Chinese history for centuries. It represents identity and art. Emperors and the general public used them.

Our neighbor used to be the seal stone carver. One of our bedroom windows (it may sound very rude) could see the activities of our neighbor very clearly. I remember seeing that old man carving the seal stones all the time.

It is art because you must carve it backwards in order to make the stamps come out right. Plus, the Chinese writing used on the seal stones are old/ancient Chinese symbols. Therefore, the carver must be very knowledgeable.

It represents identity because emperors used it as authority, power and/or for commands.

Before my grandmother passed away in 2002, she was still using her seal stone at the bank as an authorized signature.

The following pictures show you the inside of the museum

Location:

Hong Kong Island

Direction:

MTR Admiralty Station Pacific Place Exit - Take the escalator to head toward Hong Kong Park through the Pacific Place - After going through the fountain in the park, follow the direction to go to the museum. You will see this museum before the Hong Kong Museum of Tea Ware

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