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Pyu Culture Green Chalcedony Elephant

Posted by Elizabeth Pelzner on January 9, 2013 at 3:40pm
Here is another Pyu Culture(Burma 200 AD) elephant amulet. This one is carved out of a very rare stone material called green agate or green chalcedony. The elegant measures 26mm x 15mm, and is the centerpiece in a necklace of green beads of the same type, along with ancient gold.
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  • Harald January 12, 2013 at 8:55pm

    I do love this necklace, beautiful how the green and gold go together!

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