Resting horse looking backwards - Variegated agate, translucent in part, with swirls and occlusions
- Erosion lines where layers abut are evident, as well as abundant calcification
- Pose is fairly naturalistic; mane and tail are winsomely folded to the body
- Under close inspection, many layers of translucent material are evident - similar to lace agate
- Probably a personal talisman, age unknown
- 6.3 x 5.0 x 1.9 cm
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