Ancient Afghan Seal, Carnelian Pendant Mandala 5mm bow-drilled hole

5mm bow-drilled hole

8 inches from top to bottom x 6 1/2 inches across

Rough-looking cast bronze funnel bead from Cameroon/Nigeria

Large gilded earrings or epaulets from Nepal

6mm x 4mm to 13mm x 10mm

Ancient Afghan Seal, Carnelian Pendant Mandala 5mm bow-drilled holeThis is an ancient Seal depicting a recumbent stag. From the Sassanian Empire, 3rd Century AD, this seal is from the Indus Valley, Pakistan. Worn as a pendant, this ancient striated carnelian seal has a 6mm hole, and a lovely stag, reclining. 22mm diameter x 19mm tall x 8mm thick. One of the best in my collection of 30 seals, many stones, including carnelian, agate, iron ore, and jasper. All unique and highly collectible! The wax relief shows as