The use of seals on Shanghai Museum seals was very common after the Spring and Autumn period. The exchange of documents, the circulation of goods, and the production of artifacts often rely on seals as evidence. And it has also become a symbol of registered identity and a new housing certificate for exercising authority.

Seal Hall

From the Eastern Jin Dynasty to the Northern and Southern dynasties, there were frequent regime changes, which led to the transformation of the official seal script. The shape was no longer unified, and the production was relatively rough. During this period, the custom of folk seal wearing tended to decline.

The seal originated from the official officer and serves as a proof of work functions. Chinese seals are mostly reflected in writing.

早期的玺印发现于商周之际，到东周时有着广泛的发展。各级官爵印的质料，形成严格规范，缪篆成为印章的专用书体。

The changes in social structure have directly linked the role of individuals with social activities, resulting in a large number of private imprints.

Seal printing is an art of combining calligraphy with carving skills, which has been popular in China for more than 2000 years.

This edition is purely for appreciation. The picture was taken in Shanghai Museum.