Pendant Bull head PEN-0048
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Pendant – Bull head PEN-0048

By Hendrickx, Stan

Archaeological site unknown.

1925 : Purchased from Hon. Richard Bethell.

London, British Museum, EA 57743.

Date : Naqada II–III (?)

General date of bull's head pendants.

Material : Faience, Calcite alabaster (Carved)

Preservation : Complete

Description

Stylised bull's head amulet with a horizontal perforation at the back. The horns are clearly indicated and almost touch at the ends. Around the base is a small, protruding rim. The eyes are drilled and inlaid with faience disc beads.

British Museum : Online catalogue.

Dimensions (cm)

Height :

3.8

Additional information

References

Not previously published.

Cite this Page

Hendrickx, S. 2023. PEN-0048, Predynastic Online Database, www.ponda.org/object/PEN-0048. Retrieved 10 May 2024.