ARTE x National Palace Museum | Wax Seal Greeting Cards - 5 Designs Available

**\\National Palace Museum Classic Cultural Relic Collaboration Best-Selling Item//** **A Thousand Years of Memorials, Ancient Charm Reborn, The Ritual of Wax Seal Cultural Creation** ARTEX x National Palace Museum | Wax Seal Greeting Cards - 5 Designs Available Imagine ancient Imperial Edicts and confidential memorials quietly finding their way into your hands— Memorials and seals were crucial for communication between ancient rulers and their officials, serving for commentary, approval, daily greetings, and even the transmission of military intelligence. **Today, we bring this ritual of "sealing important messages" back to the modern era.** This collection transforms the characters found on Qing Dynasty seals and memorials into designs for wax seals, creating various greeting cards suitable for everyday celebrations and heartfelt expressions. Each card is tied with red bow cotton string, symbolizing endless blessings and greetings. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55025631659_b3111227dc_b.jpg **From Memorial Scripts to Greeting Cards: A Gentle Translation of Culture** This series of wax seal greeting cards reimagines the essence of characters from the National Palace Museum's collection of Qing Dynasty memorials and seals, translating them into designs perfect for everyday greetings and emotional expression. Allowing symbols once confined to the imperial court and grand halls to enter modern life, becoming your language for conveying sentiments. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55025661305_a127689000_b.jpg **Museum Collection & Design Explanation** **The following are the 5 different combinations and their original collections, in order:** "Kuaixue Shiqing Post by Wang Xizhi of the Jin Dynasty" - "The Seal of the Emperor Emeritus" https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55025560483_9836d6bf18_b.jpg "Palace Archives Memorial - Kangxi Reign, Memorial by Wang Hongxu, Requesting May His Majesty Enjoy Eternal Peace" - "May His Majesty Enjoy Eternal Peace" https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55025631944_eded965651_b.jpg "Palace Archives Memorial - Kangxi Reign, Memorial by Wang Hongxu, Reporting the Interception and Capture of Fu Zuoyi" - "Confidential Memorial" https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55025703000_0aced2b78e_b.jpg "Palace Archives Memorial - Yongzheng Reign, Memorial by Yi Zhaoxiong, Memorial Regarding Reverent Thanks for an Imperial Edict of Commendation" - "Memorial regarding reverent thanks" https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55025631924_aa85881e00_b.jpg "Palace Archives Memorial - Yongzheng Reign, Memorial by Yi Zhaoxiong, Memorial Regarding Reverent Thanks for an Imperial Edict of Commendation" - "Imperial Edict" https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55025703020_d3c756c39e_b.jpg **Every Wax Seal Impression is a Warm, Handmade Blessing** The wax seals on the cards are all individually hand-stamped. The flow of the wax, the pressure of the stamp, the texture of the impression— each element makes every card a unique creation. No two seals are exactly alike, just as no two blessings are ever replicated. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55025335601_0e58b0805c_b.jpg **The Red Bow Ties Unspoken Emotions** Each greeting card is meticulously tied with red bow cotton string, symbolizing the continuation and cyclical nature of blessings and greetings. It serves as a gentle reminder— this heartfelt sentiment is carefully preserved and worthy of cherishing. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55025549513_61dca78fc7_b.jpg **From Festivals to Everyday Moments, Expressing Yourself with More Warmth** Whether for festive greetings, expressing gratitude, or simply wanting to convey something important to someone, these wax seal greeting cards allow your feelings to be more than just written down; they are sealed, delivered, and remembered. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55024474927_7b93a5cac6_b.jpg **It's More Than a Card, It's a Mini-Ritual Bridging Ancient and Modern** As you open the envelope, untie the red string, and see the wax seal impression, in that moment, it's like receiving a greeting from ancient times. This is not just a greeting card; it's a ritual where culture, emotion, and aesthetics quietly unfold between you and the recipient. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55025661305_a127689000_b.jpg **Universal Blessing Vocabulary: Each Seal Conveys a Different Sentiment** Each wax seal carries a special meaning, allowing your blessings to transcend language and convey heartfelt sentiments anywhere. **The Seal of the Emperor Emeritus — Precious** Symbolizing value and affection, perfect for someone important. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55025620689_cfdab3fe64_b.jpg **May His Majesty Enjoy Eternal Peace — Best Wishes** Conveying sincere blessings for peace and happiness. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55025549488_cfd209330d_b.jpg **Memorial regarding reverent thanks — Thank You** Expressing gratitude and respect in the most elegant way. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55025620699_f73e890100_b.jpg **Confidential Memorial — For You** Like a private decree, conveying exclusive sentiments. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55024474917_2a96985829_b.jpg **Imperial Edict — Sacred Message** Imbuing a message with solemnity and dignity, suitable for important occasions. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55025691810_56cccb0dc7_b.jpg Each seal tells a story and carries a blessing, allowing letters, gifts, or handmade creations to transcend culture and time, conveying the most sincere emotions. **Wax Seal Sets from the Same Collection Are Also Available** https://www.pinkoi.com/product/3cVVKFwP If **wax seal greeting cards** are a gentle way to seal blessings onto paper, then a **wax seal set** is your starting point to personally perform this ritual. From melting the wax, dripping it, to pressing the seal, each step allows your intentions to slowly take shape, reinterpreting the thousand-year-old tradition of memorials and seals in your hands. Whether used alone or paired with greeting cards, they make the journey of a blessing, from creation to delivery, complete and moving. Choose now based on the message you wish to convey! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55025404326_0edc374b1f_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55024462567_0637f3443c_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55025368901_7a99645694_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55025368906_6a34910c9a_b.jpg