Description: Ancient rare massive hand carved green jasper stone intaglio seal pendant bead with images of sun, flower, palm, winged deity, hunters, animals, including, bull, deer, gazelle, Pegasus, Lamassu, devotee greeting enthroned king and other iconography. Its size is massive and was probably a seal of an important person or official. There is a tab at the top with an ~ 5 mm hole for hanging on a cord. ~ 2-1/4" L x 1-1/16" diameter. (1" = 25.4 mm ). Earthen residues remain within much of the carved depressions. As shown in photos. Likely circa 1950 to 1000 BC. Exact age certain. Please see the pictures as visual description of this item. More pictures available as needed. Please note: For technical reasons beyond our control, the image you see on your screen may vary in color and/or shade/intensity slightly from the image we have posted and from the actual. We strive to edit the photos so they will appear as close to the real object as possible, however, in digital processing, it is not always possible to be exactly precise. All surface anomalies, inconsistencies of color and other non-uniform characteristics are inherent age-acquired qualities of antiques and are not interpreted as imperfections or damages. Thank you for your understanding. No returns unless GROSSLY not as described (i.e. received wrong item). Possible inaccuracies/differences of opinion in dating and/or cultural attributions do not constitute "grossly not as described". Archaeological and anthropological interpretations and opinions may vary widely amongst collectors & scholars. The information presented herein represents the studied opinion of the author of this post who is neither an expert nor claims any affiliation with any academic or archaeological/anthropological institutions and is for informational purposes only. It is in no way meant to supercede or supplant any published, non-published or transient interpretations or any other information which my be currently widely accepted as fact. Use your own judgement and knowledge in analysis of the item(s) presented here for purchase. In addition, all surface/cosmetic/structural anomalies, inconsistencies of color and other non-uniform characteristics which may be present, are inherent qualities of antiques and are not considered as imperfections or "not as described", regardless of whether or not they can be detected in listing photos or have been mentioned in the listing text. Item is being sold AS-IS. Shipped USPS 1st Class, Priority or Priority Express to Domestic US and Global Shipping Program to International. Shipping cost includes insurance. Yes! We combine multiple items for shipping discount where possible. Request total from seller at checkout from cart prior to payment to receive applicable combined shipping discount. Note: We will not cancel any orders whether paid or unpaid unless we cannot fulfill them for any unforeseen reason. Please be sure you want the item before purchasing or making an offer. Any offer made that we have accepted is binding and payment is expected for said item.
Price: 1298.99 USD
Location: Butler, Alabama
End Time: 2024-05-03T22:08:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: 24.85 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Single Beads
Color: Green
Style: pendant bead
Material: Jasper
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1400
Handmade: Yes
