Rayy Pendant with Authentic Ancient Near Eastern Agate Seal in 925 Silver & Raw Pink Sapphire in 9K Gold

The Rayy pendant from the German Kabirski Artifact Collection showcases an authentic ancient Near Eastern seal, carved in Agate, featuring a stylized bull’s head with large, curved horns and a circular eye, alongside an abstract celestial symbol. Set in oxidized 925 silver, the pendant is complemented by a raw Pink Sapphire in a 9K gold frame, introducing a striking contrast between the organic gemstone and the ancient engraving.

The bull was a central motif in Mesopotamian, Elamite, and Persian cultures, often associated with royalty, divine strength, and protection. In ancient Near Eastern mythology, bulls were linked to powerful deities like Shamash, the sun god, and Mithra, guardian of truth and cosmic order. The sun or star-like marking above the bull’s head suggests a symbolic connection between earthly power and the celestial realm, a common theme in Achaemenid and Sumerian seals.

The name Rayy references the ancient Persian city of Ray (Rhagae), a vital center of trade and culture along the Silk Road. Seals of this type were used by merchants, nobles, and priests to authenticate documents, protect assets, and invoke divine favor.

This one-of-a-kind pendant transforms an artifact once used for identity and protection into a wearable relic, preserving the heritage of ancient craftsmanship while giving it new life in contemporary design.