Seals, Stamps, and Sealings
This category includes objects used for marking other objects for purposes of showing ownership.
These objects are either used for marking objects, or are reminants of the impressions. These include stamps for bricks, cylinder seals, and seal impressions. They are made of stone terricotta for impressing clay or mud.
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| Object | U Number | Museum Number (UPM Date Reg Number) | Museum Number (BM Registration Number) | Museum Number (UPM B-number) | Description (Catalog Card) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 6950 | (none) | 1948,0423.429 | (none) | Seal impression on clay from tablet envelope III Ur Dynasty. Worshipper introduced to sealed goddess Ishtar-Ninni. Small lion below her throne. Kneeling Gilgamesh with spouting vase Nu-ili, scribe, nu[ ]. |
| 13620 | (none) | 1948,0423.431 | (none) | Seal impression. On two fragments. Presentation (between introductor and seated god a small kneeling figure). Inscriptioin: A-gu servant of Lu dNannar. HC.204. |
| 13645A | (none) | 1948,0423.433 | (none) | [A-B] 2 seal impressions. Presentation scene. Inscribed: Ur-Dungi-sa dub-sar arad dNannar . HC.205. (UET/III:1802) |
| 6748C | (none) | 1948,0423.440 | (none) | Fragment of seal impressions. (A) Bur-Sin etc. Ur azag-nun-na, minister, son of Arad-dani, judge, thy servant. (B) Same Seal used with Alteration of the royal name into Gimil-Sin the. worshiper introduced to seated Moon God- A lion "Passant" on the side of the throne. |
Related Terms
Modern Reproductions - Animal Equipment - Architectural Elements - Armor and Weaponry - Dress and Personal Ornaments - Figural Objects - Furniture - Games and Music - Not Assigned - Personal Grooming - Samples - Tools and Equipment - Vessels/Containers - Weights and Measures - Miniatures/Models - Unknown - Writing and Record Keeping
Child Terms
Brick Stamps - Cylinder Seals - Seal Impression - Stamp Seals