scrolls question

[opr1945]

I have been looking at Karate wall hanging scrolls and noticed that some of them have small red squares on them. What are they and what to they do/say?

Hard to see, basically lower left on both. Thanks.

 

[isshinryuronin]

Most likely it's the seal/stamp of the author. Much like a signature on a document. Was/is common in Japan and also, I think, Korea and maybe China. One's karate or judo rank certificate may have one if the instructor is Oriental. Red seems to be the most common color, but I've seen black as well.

 

[marvin8]

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