Yes, the stamp has already been carved. It usually says a proverb, good wishes, blessing and etc. A blessing present for you and your loved ones. It is called mood stamp, or leasure stamp which usually reflect an artist's emotion of the painting he/she is creating. To stamp a chop with proper preverbs or phrase will add great touch to your art work.

Soap stone like Green Earth. Plaine stone with no decoration on top to create the beautiful of simplicity. The inprint means: cultivate soul, tranquility of emotion.  It comes with a box.

Carved by teacher in XiAn.
Stone: 3/4" x 1-5/8" x 2"

Imprint: 3/4" x 1-5/8"