How Akkadian cylinder seals served as ancient signatures

"It does seem to indicate the balancing of forces of nature."

Curator Yelena Rakic on Akkadian cylinder seals.

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Photography by Paul Lachenauer

Modern impression of the seal courtesy of Shawn Osborne

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