OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation · J199
Paper 3
Revise: Funerary objects and grave contentsAn amethyst seal stone engraved with a male head accompanied the same man. A seal stone could be used to impress its design into clay; here, its precious material and engraved image also made it a prestigious personal object. The mask and seal have been interpreted as portraying their owner, although this does not establish his name.