Chinese Chop Translate

[Kevin-M]

This is a Chinese signature chop or seal I purchased the other day. I'm unable to figure out what it says and was looking for some help with it.

I took the picture of the stamp on the bottom in a mirror so it shows up as you would see it when it was used. There is also something in a circle on the front of the chop. Can someone help me with what they says or mean?

Thanks!
Kevin

[Lu]

The chop itself says 高尔 gāo'ěr, a transliteration of a name probably, although I can't think of which. It doesn't say Kevin, I'm afraid.

The character in the circle looks to me like it's 孝 xiào, 'filial piety'.

[Kevin-M]

Lu, thanks for the reply! I'm a little disappointed it doesn't say Kevin but I guess I could have it changed.

 

Kevin

[scottt]

The character in the circle is 寿
 寿  means "Long Life".
On the top of the chop is a turtle which is the symbol of  "Long Life".
 

[Lu]

The character in the circle is 寿

You're right. I mistook the dot for a line. I already was thinking it seemed there was one line too many in that 土 on top...

[Kevin-M]

Scott, Thank You for the update on the translation and information!

 

Kevin

[SiMaKe]

Wonder if 高尔is the transliteration of Gower (e.g., Gower Champion)

 

Edit:

Wait a minute, the picture of the chop is a mirror image. Therefore, as stated by the OP, what would show up when stamped is 尔高 not 高尔。But that doesn't help much.