Gold bull's head applique

Unknown

ca. 1200–1050 BCE · Gold · Greek and Roman Art

Gold bull's head applique — Unknown

Most of the raw materials for Cypriot jewelry came from the East. Gold became plentiful in the Late Bronze Age, when Syria and Egypt were the primary sources. Types of jewerly include the boat-shaped earring, inspired by Near Eastern imports and types of Cypriot creation, such as the ornaments in the form of bulls' heads.

Artist
Unknown
Date
ca. 1200–1050 BCE
Medium
Gold
Culture
Cypriot
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Credit line
The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76

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