Archaeological Adventures in the Holy Land
Shown with one knee raised and the other folded beneath him
with expected surface wear and minor natural inclusions consistent with age and material
Amulets of trussed oxen are part of a category of Egyptian amulets in the form of earthly possessions
The base is inscribed “Khnemibre
A Hellenistic Gold Crescent Pendant and Chain, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd - 1st century BCE Vessels - Varia Archaeological Adventures in the HolyThis exceptional gold pendant takes the form of a stylized crescent, intricately crafted from sheet gold and adorned with fine wire and granulation work. A central architectural motif, likely a temple faade, is flanked on either side by pairings of confronting bulls, symbols of fertility, strength, and protection in ancient iconography. At either end of the crescent sit small rosettes, symbolic of divine light or celestial harmony. A third rosette is