Ancient Afghan Seal, Etched Carnelian Pendant Old Silver Large Afghan shiny coin silver

Large Afghan shiny coin silver bead with twisted wire patterns

Set of nine high-silver content beads from India

Indonesia from the Lou Zeldis  Studio

These beads are very worn and some have chips and crack which is not all that uncommon (see photo)

Ancient Afghan Seal, Etched Carnelian Pendant Old Silver Large Afghan shiny coin silverThis is an ancient Scythian Seal depicting a lioness. From the Sassanian Empire, 3rd Century AD, this seal is from the Indus Valley, Pakistan. Worn as a pendant, this ancient etched carnelian seal has a 2mm hole, and a lovely standing lioness. 12mm diameter x 9mm tall. 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 is silly putty, to show as