Hematite seal two deer
$300.00
Antique Hematite seal two deer personal black stone two deer rounded horns climbing a palm tree.
Antique stone Hematite seal two deer 17th century, probably used to seal Jewish letters or documents found in the middle East.
In ancient history, the seal task was to leave a personal impression on important matters such as wax on letters or on paper treaties. This way the recipient of the document would identify the impression left on the paper, wax or clay authenticity.
The seal was engraved cut in the stone in reverse, so once one presses it on the wax or clay or paper the writing would appear clearly and correctly on the document.
Most antique seals have only one side impression, but after medieval in Europe started having double sided seals for double security the document was not opened.
In ancient times there were also cylinder seal beads with the personal carvings and they were rolled on the wax, clay or paper. The cylinder seals and seal beads were worn usually around the neck with a rope or chain.
In modern era, the stone seal were substituted by rubber stamps and ink.