Measurements: The necklace measures approximately 18 3/4 inches long.

Overall Condition: Please note the carnelian beads are heavily worn.

It is in the opinion of our antiquities specialist that the necklaces incudes 22 Sasanian semi spherical stamp seals depicting the following,

From hook to loop
#6 - Rabbit standing right
#7 - Bird standing right
#8 - Winged bull standing right

#10 - Winged bull standing right
#13 - A single flower
#14 - Floral
#15 - Scorpion standing left
#16 - Pigeon standing left
#17 - duck standing left
#18 - Floral
#19 - A single flower
#20 - Bird standing left
#21 - Linear device or Pahlavi inscription
#22 - Stag standing left

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JEAN MAHIE, YELLOW GOLD AND ANCIENT CARNELIAN BEAD NECKLACE