Inkan
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This is a personal seal, either round or square in outline, carved into the
cross-section of a small block of wood, crystal, stone, ivory or, recently
plastic. The name inscribed may be the owner's family name only, his full
name including his given name, or his professional name, and the name may
be inscribed in one of several different calligraphic styles. Thus, a seal
can be made to match exactly the personality, taste and pocket of the
owner. Most Japanese people use an inexpensive seal giving their family
name only, and this is a legal "signature."But for many official
transactions a more elaborate seal, registered with the local government
office, must be used.
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