Caption

Apotropaic pendant in the shape of a male head, bearded head pendant, pendant in the form of a bearded man's head. 4th–3rd century BC, Carthage Tunisia. Technique on core. Jewelry amulet. Height 8 cm, width 6.4 cm, depth 4 cm., A worn object resembling a small sculpted head with a textured dark gray and brown surface, a loop at the top, and attached translucent yellowish glass elements; one side shows a white area with concentric circular decorations in dark blue and dark brown, and small round yellowish beads; the object displays a mix of colors including gray, brown, white, dark blue, dark brown, and yellowish amber, with rough and smooth textures and some glossy glassy parts.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A01_126

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79.8Mb (3.8Mb) / 15.5in x 20.0in / 4651 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Apotropaic pendant shape male head bearded head pendant pendant form bearded man's head 4th–3rd century BC Carthage Tunisia Technique core Jewelry amulet Height 8 cm width 6.4 cm depth 4 cm worn object resembling small sculpted head textured dark gray brown surface loop top attached translucent yellowish glass elements side white area concentric circular decorations dark blue dark brown small round yellowish beads object displays mix colors brown white yellowish amber rough smooth textures glossy glassy parts.