Mithras Necklace
The bull's horns and the cult mystery of the Roman underworld prominent among the military classes and practiced in subterranean temples, centred around the god overpowering and slaying a bull, known as the tauroctony. The moon goddess, Luna, was the sole female permitted at a Mithraic ceremony, where the crescent moon was her symbol.
A 2" long pewter antiqued horns pendant, in the shape of a crescent moon, with a bronzed mount at its center.
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A 2" long pewter antiqued horns pendant, in the shape of a crescent moon, with a bronzed mount at its centre.
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On a 21" (54cm) black curb chain.
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Weight & Dimensions (approx.):H: 48mm (1.89") W: 39mm (1.54") D: 9mm (0.35") Weight: 26g (0.92oz)
(Please note neck jewellery dimensions are excluding the fastenings)Fastening & Packaging:
Pendant hangs from a nickel-free chain with clasp fastener. - Fine English Pewter
- Made in England
