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Pendant: Addorsed Females

Unknown600–550 B.C.

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

Carved from a flat section of amber, the pendant represents two figures standing back to back. Their facial features and garments identify them as females. Both wear a long chiton and fitted veil, which covers their heads and extends down to the hem of the chiton; over it is a long cloak. The women hold one hand on the chest and the other pulls the left edge of the garment. The hand gestures may emphasize fertility, and if the pair are divinities, the image could represent two deities or dual aspects (names, cult identities, or natures) of a single deity.

Details

  • Title: Pendant: Addorsed Females
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 600–550 B.C.
  • Location Created: Italy
  • Physical Dimensions: 100.4 × 39.9 × 13 mm, 39.3 g (3 15/16 × 1 9/16 × 1/2 in., 0.0866 lb.)
  • Type: Bead
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Amber
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 77.AO.81.1
  • Culture: Etruscan or South Italian
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California, Gift of Gordon McLendon
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Jewelry

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