Stamps Seals From The Collections Of The Aleppo Museum

Education & Reference Art, Design & Photography History

Stamps Seals from the Collections of the Aleppo Museum by Hamido Hammade and Astrid Nunn is a richly illustrated 2016 softcover that brings the ancient miniature art of Syrian cylinder and stamp seals to life. Measuring a generous A4 size, every finely carved motif is photographed in crisp detail, making this volume a visual feast for archaeology buffs.

The authors, two respected Near-Eastern archaeologists, guide readers chronologically from Neolithic beginnings through Iron Age workshops, explaining imagery, materials, and the social roles these tiny masterpieces played. Cornelie Wolff’s detailed drawings clarify worn surfaces, while concise catalogue notes let collectors compare styles at a glance.

This 169-page paperback textbook from BAR Publishing remains in good, gently-read condition: pages are clean and unmarked, with only light creasing to a couple of leaves. It’s an affordable, shelf-ready reference for students of ancient Near-Eastern archaeology or anyone fascinated by the history of seals and their impressions.