Pendant with an astral symbol
Pendant (150-75 BC). It represents an astral symbol, similar to the Vergina Sun, emblem of the Macedonian dynasty. After the death of Alexander the Great, its use was spread across the Mediterranean.
Amulet in the shape of god Melqart’s head
Amulet in the shape of god Melqart’s head, represented as Heracles (325-200 BC). The red paint is related to the funerary ritual of closing the eyes and mouth of the corpse.
Pendant associated to Astarte or Tanit
Pendant (400-300 BC). It doesn’t present the hanging ring. It represents a double female head with an Egyptian headdress. It is associated to Astarte or, due to its late chronology, Tanit.
Gold pendant
Gold pendant (550-450 BC) in the shape of a pea pod or chrysalis. In North Africa it is still used as a fertility amulet.
Black varnish Lekythos
Black varnish Lekythos decorated with a red-figure female head (400-350 BC).
Glass paste alabastron
Glass paste alabastron with a white background and purple zigzag decoration (450-425 BC).
Attic pyxis to contain ointments
Attic pyxis to contain perfumed ointments (400-350 BC).
Female bust Tanit MAEF 1796
Female bust imported from Sicily (400-300 BC). It was found in 1913. There are still some traces of polychromy. It has been identified with the goddess Tanit. Ver la pieza en 3D: https://skfb.ly/6FZBG
Terracotta female statuette MAEF 4215
Terracotta female statuette (2nd half, IV to early III BC), made in mold. It is shown standing on a small plinth. Represented in a tight and transparent tunic that shows the legs through it. There are two rows of pendants on the chest and a double necklace, around which hangs
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