Ancient Afghan Seal Pendant, Sparrow porcelain jasper Very detailed soft greens and

Very detailed soft greens and yellows

18mm top to bottom

delicate yellow-tan w/ red and white stripe around circumference and green "S' motifs

25 grams of 1960s turquoise

32-36mm long

Ancient Afghan Seal Pendant, Sparrow porcelain jasper Very detailed soft greens andThis is an ancient Scythian Seal depicting a small bird. From the Scythian Tribe (Sasanian Empire) of ancient Persia, 19th Century BC, this seal was found in Afghanistan. Worn as a pendant, this iron ore seal has a 2mm hole, and a lovely standing small bird (sparrow?). 12mm diameter x 10mm thick. One in my collection of 30 seals, many stones, including carnelian, agate, iron ore, and jasper. All unique and highly collectible! The gold imprinted relief