Pendant Bull head PEN-0121
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Pendant – Bull head PEN-0121

By Hendrickx, Stan

Archaeological site unknown.

Collection of Auguste Rodin.

Paris, Musée Rodin, CO.2355.

Date : Naqada II–III (?)

General date of bull's head pendants.

Material : Rock crystal (Carved)

Preservation : Complete

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.

Musée Rodin (ed.) : Online catalogue.
Musée Rodin (ed.) : Online catalogue.

Dimensions (cm)

Height :

3.5

Width :

3.2

Thickness :

1.8

Additional information

References

Not previously published.

Cite this Page

Hendrickx, S. 2023. PEN-0121, Predynastic Online Database, www.ponda.org/object/PEN-0121. retrieved 06 March 2025.