Sard Bird-Head Pendant

Sard Bird-Head Pendant

Description:

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

Period:

Archaic

Date:

750 - 300 BC

Collection:

British Museum

Provenance:

Amathus

Accession Number:

1894,1101.367