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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 14165 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Trees and birds(?) |
| 14166 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Jar-sealing. With series of dotted lines or string marks. cf. U.14651, U.14166 |
| 14167 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Brought in with SIS 4 jar-sealings, but looks later :presentation scene (?) bulla(?) |
| 14169 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Seal impression (not evident if Jar-sealing) Inscription: ub ud-nun (=Adab) Su-dingir-sar+DU (=Kes) (??) Ses+AB (=Ur) and picture of a bird. So apparently picture writing and sign writing mingled. (cf. U.14170, U.13881) HC. UET II: 323) |
| 1417 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Cylinder seal. Black stone. 2 human figures slaying a lion, which leaps between them facing right. |
| 14170 | (none) | 1930,1213.461, 19301213.46 | (none) | Seal impression (rather a tablet than a jar-sealing?) Inscription at least 5 cases including more than 10 signs and picture of Oxs head. (cf. U.14169 & also U.13881) HC.14170 UET II: 324) |
| 14174 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Possibly an ostrich and other figures. |
| 14175 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Fragment. Apparently containing stamp from end of cylinder? |
| 14176 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Fragment. Geometrical design. |
| 14177 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Traces of human figures? and horned beast. |
| 14178 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Palm(?) branches. |
| 1418 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Cylinder seal. Black stone. Half. Portions of 2 human figures and an uncertain object. |
| 14182 | 31-16-625 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Scorpions. | |
| 14183 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Large jar-sealing with obscure traces fo seal impression. |
| 14184 | (none) | 1930,1213.421 | (none) | Seal impression. Spiral design. |
| 14185 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Scorpions, etc. = U.13884 |
| 14186 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Beast attacking beast (?) |
| 14187 | (none) | 1930,1213.438 | (none) | Seal impression. Stylized bird (?) etc. |
| 14188 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Inscription. HC.223. UET II: 322). |
| 14189 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Inscription. Small piece perhaps belonging with U.14187 HC. 224. |
| 1419 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Cylinder seal. Terracotta. Broken. Rough incised device apparently of 2 animals rampant on either side of a tree. |
| 14190 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Decorative elements and one or two signs. HC.225. (UET/II: 317) |
| 14191 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Fragmentary. Impressions of animal figures? spade design, etc. |
| 14192 | 31-16-666 | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Leaf design? | |
| 14193 | (none) | (none) | (none) | Seal impression. Leaf design. |
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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