Ancient Afghan Seal, Carnelian Pendant Mandala Large gilded earrings or epaulets

Large gilded earrings or epaulets from Nepal

6mm x 4mm to 13mm x 10mm

Rough-looking cast bronze funnel bead from Cameroon/Nigeria

some of these dangles are heavily worn due to their decades of daily use as jewelry

55mm across

Ancient Afghan Seal, Carnelian Pendant Mandala Large gilded earrings or epauletsThis 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