Rubber stamps were invented in ancient China during the reign of the Qin Dynasty. The rubber stamp was a carving that was originally used as an imperial seal by the emperor to approve all documents. The royal seal was called the Xi, which translated into 'the imperial seal'. During that period, these stamps were used only by royalty.
Further development in seals saw those used by individuals as a personalized stamp. These non-official custom stamps were called Yin during the Tang Dynasty. Soon, the stamp culture spread beyond China and left its mark on the entire world.
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