A number of cylinder seals, stamp seals and cylinder seal impressions on the clay tablets have been found at Jemdet Nasr.
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Cylinder seals are already complex and very finely executed and, as later, seem to have been an influence on larger works.
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Even before dominating the region they had continued the cylinder seal tradition with designs which are often exceptionally energetic and refined.
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A number of cylinder seals, stamp seals and cylinder seal impressions on the clay tablets have been found at Jemdet Nasr.
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Among them is a stone vessel with an inscription in cuneiform, magnificent ivory cylinder seals, goblets, conical bowls and spouted jars.
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Youkhanna says the department has collected a variety of antiquities : statues, clay tablets, clay-figurines, inscribed cylinder seals, metal objects and coins.
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A cylinder seal from the Jemdet Nasr period expresses the knowledge that both morning and evening stars were the same celestial entity.
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Additionally, a cylinder seal of unknown provenance but possibly from Byblos is inscribed with a cartouche which may read " Khamudi ".
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A style of calligraphy developed in which text on clay tablets and cylinder seals was arranged amidst scenes of mythology and ritual.
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Even before dominating the region the Assyrians had continued the cylinder seal tradition with designs which are often exceptionally energetic and refined.
