Kid's Corner: Make a Cylinder Seal!

Cylinder seals are tiny stone artifacts that were first created in the 4th millennium B.C.E., in tandem with the advent of writing. Traditionally the size of large beads, they were made of stone along with faience, shell, or bone.
Using items in your home - watch to learn how to make your very own cylinder seal!
Materials needed:
- Thick crayon
- Rolling pin
- Toothpick
- Play-Doh
- Paper
- Flat, hard surface
Play-Doh alternatives:
- Model Magic
- Air-dry clay
- Salt dough
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This activity is inspired by 'Babylonian, Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal with Goddess and Inscription of Owner's Name', 1800 - 1700 B.C.E., agate' from our collection: www.dia.org/art/collection/ob...
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