Original Message:   Re: "Seals" ?

Hello Shelly, These are interesting items, but they are most likely not seals. A seal is normally carved intaglio (having a recessed reverse design), so that they can serve the function of being used as a seal, to present a relief image. The objects you show are cameo-carved—that is, carved in low relief (though heavily outlined). This is the reverse of intaglio work, but when used as a seal would produce an intaglio image. I don't think this ever happened with real seals. What else can you tell us about these things? Jamey Copyright 2024 All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users

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