Five agate archer's rings
Five agate archer's rings
The first of cylindrical section of grayish color striated in patches of cloudy and rutilated translucence; the second of similar shape displaying an irregular horizontal band separating grayer from more yellowish patches; the third also of cylindrical shape and uniform coffee hue; the fourth of translucent gray color displaying two raised-relief figures on one side (minor losses to carving); and the fifth of translucent gray carved in raised-relief with stylized bird and flower motifs utilizing russet areas of stone.
1 3/8in (3.5cm) width of largest (the fourth) (5).
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Five agate archer's rings
The first of cylindrical section of grayish color striated in patches of cloudy and rutilated translucence; the second of similar shape displaying an irregular horizontal band separating grayer from more yellowish patches; the third also of cylindrical shape and uniform coffee hue; the fourth of translucent gray color displaying two raised-relief figures on one side (minor losses to carving); and the fifth of translucent gray carved in raised-relief with stylized bird and flower motifs utilizing russet areas of stone.
1 3/8in (3.5cm) width of largest (the fourth) (5).