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Greek Geometric Bronze Double-headed Bull Pendant browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Ancient World:Greek:Bronze: Pre AD 1000: item # 723165
Apolonia Ancient Art 290 Fillmore St. #D Denver, CO. 80206 303-321-7351 gallery Guest Book $1875.00-On Hold |
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| This esoteric Greek bronze dates to the Geometic period, circa 8th century B.C., and is in the form of a suspension pendant. There is a suspension hoop seen on the top center of the piece, and the inner hoop diameter is approximately 3/8 of an inch. This inner diameter is large enough to fit a large chain and/or hoop attachment. The overall piece is approximately 3.5 inches long and has some weight, as this piece was solid cast. The design of this esoteric piece has a graceful arc, which is analogous in design to the earlier Greek Mycenaean pendant designs that date circa 1200 B.C. This piece is well made, as it as stands by itself on the extended twin legs and is perfectly balanced. (For an analogous designed bull head and type see "Gods and Heroes of the European Brpnze Age" by Katie Demakopoulou, Thames and Hudson Pub., 1998, no. 70.) This piece may also have been part of an elaborate necklace that was made of several animal type pendants. This piece is also complete and is intact in superb condition. This piece has an attractive dark green patina with minute spotty mineral deposits. This piece also comes with a custom display stand. Ex: J. Eisenberg Collection, New York, New York. I cerify that this piece is authentic as to date, culture, and condition: | |||||||||
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