Set of seven antique hand-carved steatite beads including one rectangular seal bead and six cylindrical amulet beads, each carved in relief with human and animal figures. The seal bead shows a deer or antelope on one side and a warrior holding a spear on the reverse. These beads originate from the Indo-Persian / Afghan trade region and date to the late 19th–early 20th century. Originally incorporated into a mixed trade necklace, they now stand alone as collectible ethnographic amulets suitable for display or jewelry making.
Material: Hand-carved steatite (soapstone) Pieces Included: 1 rectangular double-sided seal bead + 6 cylindrical amulet beads Motifs: Warrior with spear, deer/antelope, figures and abstract symbols Bead Size (Seal): Approx. 25 mm x 19 mm x 10 mm Bead Size (Cylinders): Approx. 19–25 mm long x 10–13 mm wide Total Weight: 39 grams Era: Late 1800s to early 1900s Origin: Indo-Persian / Afghan trade region Condition: Age-appropriate wear with softened edges and natural surface patina Use: Collector display, ethnographic study, or jewelry components
