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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14617 | 31-16-636 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Elaborate linear. | |
 | 13938 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Finely cut figures: scorpion, ass, monkey? bull-head, etc. This seal is more clearly represented on 13963. |
| 13980 | 31-16-607 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Gazelle, vegetation, man and jar. | |
| 13984 | 31-16-628 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Gazelles and trees. | |
| 15045 | 31-16-676 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Geometrical and rosette stamp. | |
| 14732 | 31-16-649 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Geometrical design. | |
| 13880B | 31-16-615 | (none) | (none) | Seal Impression. Geometrical Design. Two pieces joined. one found several days later. This is better a tablet than a jar-sealing. Also another "Tablet" with same impression. | |
| 14758 | 31-16-650 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Geometrical or architectural design. | |
| 14852 | 32-40-473 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Geometrical, including possible sign: Good impression of string. Good impression of string underneath. [drawing] | |
| 13936 | 31-16-634 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Geometrical. | |
| 14527 | 31-16-669 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Geometrical. | |
| 14752 | 31-16-643 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. House or temple with 5 posts and pointed roof (gateway). | |
| 14755 | 31-16-656 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Human figure(?) | |
| 13979 | 31-16-641 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Hunting(?) man, stars, eagle, tree. | |
| 14896A | 31-16-604 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Inscription (rare or new signs?) 3 rosettes. Another, nearly complete. Another, nearly complete. 1 rosette. HC.1429, HC.226, HC.237. | |
| 14896B | 31-16-654 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Inscription (rare or new signs?) 3 rosettes. Another, nearly complete. Another, nearly complete. 1 rosette. HC.1429, HC.226, HC.237. | |
| 13969 | 31-16-644, 31-16-644 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Inscription. HC..217. | |
| 14883 | 31-16-653 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Inscription. HC.236 | |
| 14194 | 31-16-661 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Large impression of antlers? etc. | |
| 14789 | 31-16-682 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Large sealing-many animals. cf. U.14788. | |
| 14192 | 31-16-666 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Leaf design? | |
| 14641 | 31-16-662 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Linear design (vegetational?) | |
| 14592 | 31-16-638 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Linear pattern. | |
| 14115 | 31-16-651, 31-16-651 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Long inscription. HC.220. | |
| 13814A | 31-16-618 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Man and ? Fragmentary. Inscription? HC.208. |
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