Italian talismanic coral carving of a bull’s head c.1820, likely Torro del Greco.
18 carat gold pendant fittings.
Since Ancient times coral carved amulets have been worn to protect the wearer from harm.
This carving is particularly well modelled even wearing a garland of flowers as a crown, to symbolise prosperity and fertility.
2 cms by 2cms.
In Ancient Rome, bulls were sacred and were used in rituals and sacrifices to the gods. Bulls were associated with strength, fertility and the god Mars,god of war and agriculture.
Talismanic Bull Pendant
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