Dublin Core
Title
Small Find 140: Gold Lion Bead
Subject
This gold lion bead from Tomb 104 dates to the Later Hellenic II period. It can be most likely attributed to male skeletal remains due to its proximity to a number of arrowheads, which have been historically associated with male warriors of antiquity. Its intricacy and material indicate the wealth of its owner.
Description
Bead, in shape of a lion. Gold. Complete. Made from sheet gold in a mold with a separate flat piece on bottom, soldered around edges. Hole pierced behind leg to the belly on left side. Lion is laying down, recumbent, with chin resting on forelegs. Hind quarters turned to left with tail turning from left to right on his back.
Source
Chamber: NW Cist
Date
LHII