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Roman silver Bull's head amulet pendant

1st - 2nd century AD

Roman silver Bull's head amulet pendant
Roman silver Bull's head amulet pendant
Roman silver Bull's head amulet pendant
Roman silver Bull's head amulet pendant
Roman silver Bull's head amulet pendant
Roman silver Bull's head amulet pendant
€ 175.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code:  24-1134
Rare ancient Roman silver amulet pendant shaped as a head of a Bull, complete with integral suspension loop.
The amulet has very detailed features as to the eyes, horns, ears, beak and hairs on the head. A thrilling small silver amulet with significant symbolic importance.

Length: ± 15,8 mm
Width: ± 9,6 mm

Condition: very good and solid condition, wearable. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.

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Many ancient peoples respected the bull as a symbol of strength and fertility. Their size, power and potency have impressed man for many thousands of years. A famous example are the Ancient Egyptians who observed the religious cult of Apis, the Bull of Memphis.  

In ancient Rome the bull was a sacred symbol. The Romans celebrated the taurobolium, when a bull was sacrificed as an offering to ensure the wellbeing of the people and the Roman state. The bull was associated with Jupiter and Bacchus and was also involved in the religious cult of Mithras.

The bull was the symbol of the Third Gallica Legion, established by Julius Caesar in 49 BC. The animal was attributed to Venus, whom Caesar claimed as his ancestor.
Their strength was also seen as a symbol of the Roman state. As a sacrifice, the bull's power was seen as a way to appease the gods and to ensure their favour.

The theme of the bull has persisted for centuries and is a popular design on seals, coins, jewellery and sculptures.

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Ancient Jewellery
Material Silver
Country Roman Empire
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