A Persian Carnelian Dome Seal set as a Pendant, Achaemenid Empire, ca. 550 - 330 BCE Medium - Iron a feature indicating the knife

a feature indicating the knife was designed to hang from a belt or garment for regular use

reinforcing its authenticity as an ancient piece

halfway between a club and a hammer

Condition: Ancient wear

The form consists of overlapping

A Persian Carnelian Dome Seal set as a Pendant, Achaemenid Empire, ca. 550 - 330 BCE Medium - Iron a feature indicating the knifeCarved from translucent carnelian, the domed form drilled for suspension and with a rounded top and a convex face featuring a long eared hare in left profile. Medium: Carnelian, gold Dimensions: Seal height: 1 4 inch (0. 63 cm). Pendant drop length: 3 4 inch (1. 9 cm). Strung on an 18 inch adjustable chain. Condition: The seal is intact and in excellent condition overall. It has been modern set on a 14K gold pendant with an 18K yellow gold adjustable