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Ancient Jewelry : Hellenistic Gold Pendant in the Form of a Bull's Head
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Hellenistic Gold Pendant in the Form of a Bull's Head - FJ.0444
Origin: Geresa, Jordan
Circa: 300
BC
to 100
BC
Catalogue: V1
Collection: Classical Antiquities
Medium: Gold
$4,500.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
Though sculpted on a miniature scale,
this exquisite pendant captures the
timeless strength and power of the bull.
Since the dawn of civilization, this
might animal was worshiped as a God, and
offered as the ultimate gift to gain the
favor of a deity. This little gold
amulet may have been worn as a religious
symbol, perhaps by a follower to the
Egyptian Apis cult. After the passage of
centuries, its exact meaning has been
lost, even as its elegant beauty
continues to work its powerful spell.
- (FJ.0444)
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