Pendant with Seated Figure (Primary Title)
Finial (Object Name)
Unknown (Artist)
Examples of figures seated atop knobby rods have been found at the waists of skeletons, indicating that they were once attached to belts. This is a late example, but the earlier figures (from around 700 BC) are more naturalistic, with plumper hands held to their mouths. These objects may be amulets symbolizing nourishment, fertility, and regeneration.
Geometric period
Gift of Drs. Laura Jean and Jerry Nagler
Image released via Creative Commons CC-BY-NC
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