Ancient Afghan Seal, Etched Agate Pendant German glass pink "padré" glass beads dates

pink "padré" glass beads dates back to the 1800s where they were traded in Ethiopia

and a few smaller beads at the very end that are cornflower blue with red and yellow stripes

opal-y  glass beads

75'' wide with a 20mm hinged loop Very cool

drilled haphazardly

Ancient Afghan Seal, Etched Agate Pendant German glass pink "padré" glass beads datesThis 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.