In the Chinese culture, Seals are used to to in a way, "copyright" who painted who's work. After an artist is finish with their painting, they will use their seal to stamp (印) on to a corner which then completes the painting. Many people will write their names, a description of the painting, a Chinese poem, or Chinese idiom using ink (墨) which refers to the painting to give you an idea of what you're supposed to envision.
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