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Camel Ornaments |
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Camels had gold chains around their neck shaped like a mood probably in honor of moon-faced Astarte, and those who bore them are placed under her protection. | |
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Houses of the Soul - Worn by Hindu Women |
Ornaments worn by Hindu Women made of silver or gold and richly adorned with precious stones. | |
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Phylacteries |
Worn by men only and common people wore them during prayers unlike Pharisees who wore them continuously. | |
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Archaic Bronze Brooch fro Fastening Dress |
In the seventh century B.C. | |
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Gold Dress Pins |
From Enkomi in Cyprus. In the British Museum. | |
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Female Ornaments |
Female ornaments: horn, belt-buckles, bracelets and amulets. |