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Pendant – Bull head, part of a necklace PEN-0037
By Hendrickx, Stan
Archaeological site unknown.
Before 1942 : Bought by George A. Reisner.Berkeley, Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, 6-19062.
Date : Naqada II–III (?)
General range of production of bull's head pendants.
Material : Stone, undefined (Carved)
Preservation : Complete
Description
Stylised bull's head amulet with a horizontal perforation at the back. The horns and eyes are not indicated. Around the base is a small, protruding rim.
(ed.) : Online catalogue.
(ed.) : Online catalogue.
(ed.) : Online catalogue.
Comments
Part of a 21-cm-long string of stone, shell, ivory, and slate pendants and beads, likely re-assembled in modern times. This 'necklace' includes pendants in the shape of a scorpion, a crocodile, and a turtle.
References
Not previously published.
