Sard Bird-Head Pendant - image 1

Archaic

Sard Bird-Head Pendant

Sard bird-head bead or pendant; stylised animal head with large eyes - pupils drilled on each side but not completely through the bead - and a pointed beak; the hole drilled behind the beak may be for suspension. Dimensions: Length: 2.50 centimetres Object Type: jewellery Techniques: carved; polished; drilled

Date

750 - 300 BC

Accession No.

1894,1101.367

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Amathus