The Stone Cylinder Seal Bead is a handmade Persian bead dating back to 500 BCE. It is a valuable collectible item that showcases intricate craftsmanship and historical significance. Done in a low relief, the seal depicts a person on a horse. In front of them is some type of animal, maybe a lion, which stands on its hind legs. The seal also has two holes running horizontally through, this indicates that the seal was suspended on a type of rope.
 
The stamp seals were usually carved from stone and were used to impress pictures or descriptions into soft clay. The seals marked authenticity in legal transactions and in the protection of goods.
 
The piece is in good condition.
 
Dimensions: 1 1/4"