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Ancient Roman Silver Bull's Head Amulet Pendant

1st-2nd century AD

Ancient Roman Silver Bull's Head Amulet Pendant
Ancient Roman Silver Bull's Head Amulet Pendant
Ancient Roman Silver Bull's Head Amulet Pendant
Ancient Roman Silver Bull's Head Amulet Pendant
Ancient Roman Silver Bull's Head Amulet Pendant
Ancient Roman Silver Bull's Head Amulet Pendant
€ 175.00 VAT margin scheme
In stock: 1 available Article code:  24-1134
Object Description
Rare ancient Roman silver amulet pendant shaped as the head of a bull, with an integral suspension loop. The eyes, horns, ears, muzzle and hair are finely detailed.

Specifications
Length: ± 15,8 mm
Width: ± 9,6 mm

Condition
Very good, solid, wearable condition. Signs of wear are consistent with age and use.
Many ancient peoples respected the bull as a symbol of strength and fertility. The bull's size, power and potency have impressed people for many thousands of years. A famous example is the ancient Egyptian 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 served as 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.
The bull's 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 Ancient, Roman
Category Ancient Jewellery
Material Silver
Country / Region Roman Empire

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