It seems you have provided a list of items or terms that may relate to art, archaeology, or ancient writing systems. Here's a brief explanation of each:
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Ivory Netsuke: A small, carved toggle used in traditional Japanese clothing to secure items, often made from ivory and intricately designed. Netsuke are considered a form of art.
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Stone Stelae: Upright stone slabs or columns typically bearing inscriptions or reliefs. They were often used to commemorate important events, mark burial sites, or display laws.
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Cylinder Seals: Small cylindrical objects, usually made of stone, with engraved designs that were rolled onto clay to leave a repeating impression. These were commonly used in ancient Mesopotamia for marking goods and property.
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Cuneiform Printing: Refers to the method of writing in ancient Mesopotamia using a wedge-shaped stylus to create signs on clay tablets. Cuneiform is one of the earliest systems of writing.
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