A Persian Banded Agate Cabochon set as a ring, Achaemenid Empire, ca. 550 - 330 BCE Sculpture - Architectural his wife exhibits an equally

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2014 - MAY 10

It has been strung as a pendant on a modern 18K yellow gold chain suitable for wearing

Dimensions:  Height: 3 1/4 inches (8

A shallow rim chip and a partially restored hair line in the rim

A Persian Banded Agate Cabochon set as a ring, Achaemenid Empire, ca. 550 - 330 BCE Sculpture - Architectural his wife exhibits an equallyThis lovely ring centers on an ancient banded agate cabochon dating to the Achaemenid period. The stone is cut as a high dome and polished to a smooth finish, its natural concentric layers in dark gray and white forming a pronounced eye motif. Across the Persian world, such stones were prized not only for their visual appeal but also for their protective associations. Ancient sources and later traditions describe agate as a powerful talisman. Warriors