Seal

A cohesive stamped or impressed mark appears in the image.

Visual traits

• stamping or impression
• cohesive mark

Expected changes

• A cohesive stamped or impressed mark is more likely to appear

Definition

A seal is a cohesive mark stamped or impressed to indicate certification, ownership, issuance, or a similar status. It does not determine a real institution, legal effect, nation, religion, culture, material, text, or authenticity.

In more detail

It concerns a stamped or impressed mark. It is distinct from a symbolic emblem, a logo mark for identification, and a sign symbol for guidance.

Includes

• A stamped or impressed mark that can indicate certification, ownership, or issuance

Excludes

• A real institution, legal effect, nation, religion, culture, material, text, or authenticity

What this does not imply

• A real institution, legal effect, nation, religion, culture, material, text, or authenticity

Variability

Graphic form, position, count, and appearance of the impression can be adjusted separately.

Usage

• Use it as a stamped or impressed mark

Distinguish similar expressions

• Specify institution, effect, nation, and culture separately

Typical uses

• Add a general seal mark to an image

Possible failure modes

• It becomes fixed as a real institution or legal document