Ancient Afghan Seal, Etched Agate Pendant cabs some more bright turquoise

some more bright turquoise

28" strand of an incredible array of African Glass Trade Beads (and a few stones ones as well)

Recently made with aluminum inlay around the circumference of each bead

Half-pound of all different gemstones including jaspers

144 beads on a strand

Ancient Afghan Seal, Etched Agate Pendant cabs some more bright turquoiseThis is an ancient Agate Seal depicting a Lion From the Sassanian Empire, 3rd Century AD, this seal is from the Indus Valley, Pakistan. Worn as a pendant, this ancient carnelian seal has a 3mm hole, and a lovely standing or walking lion. Beautiful distinctive and unique stone with mossy green and gray cream agate. 21mm diameter x 18mm tall x 18mm thick. One in my collection of 30 seals, many stones, including carnelian, agate, iron ore, and jasper.