How were sumerian cylinder seals made? what was the purpose for the seals?

Sumerian Cylinder seals were made by a burgul (sealcutter). The burgul uses bronze and flint engraving tools, drills and blades that are to work the stone into a seal. The purpose of this cylinder seals serves as a personal signature on a document/package that would guarantee the authenticity of the business deals.

Sumerian Cylinder seals were made by a burgul (sealcutter). The burgul uses bronze and flint engraving tools, drills and blades that are to work the stone into a seal. The purpose of this cylinder seals serves as a personal signature on a document/package that would guarantee the authenticity of the business deals.

Sumerians developed seals for identifying documents and establishing property ownership. When a cylinder stamp was rolled across soft clay and applied to the closure that was to be sealed, an impression was left. This impression insured that no unauthorized person could open whatever was being sealed.

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