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How were Sumerian cylinder seals made? What was the purpose for the seals?

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Sumerian cylinder seals were small cylindrical stones (often steatite, but also lapis lazuli, hematite or obsidian) that craftsmen bored through and then incised in reverse with very fine tools to create continuous engraved scenes or patterns; softer stones were often fired afterward to harden them. The finished seal was rolled across wet clay to leave a repeated impression. Seals served to secure and authenticate containers, doors and documents, acting as signatures for individuals and officials, indicating ownership and social status, and often had protective or magical imagery as personal amulets.