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Pendant – Bull head PEN-0072
By Hendrickx, Stan
Archaeological site unknown
Stockholm, Medelhavsmuseet, MM 13960.
Date : Naqada II–III (?)
General date of bull's head pendants.
Material : Limestone (Carved)
Preservation : Complete
Preservation information :
Surface worn.
Description
Stylised bull's head amulet with a horizontal perforation at the back. The horns are clearly indicated and touch at the ends. Around the base is a small, protruding rim. The eyes are drilled and contain black paste, probably the adhesive for inlaid eyes.
(ed.) : Online catalogue.
(ed.) : Online catalogue.
Dimensions (cm)
Height :
3.9
Width :
3.3
Thickness :
1.7
Additional information
References
Not previously published.