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Decorated ostrich egg
UnknownEarly 7th century B.C. - End 3rd century B.C.
Museo Nacional de Arqueología Subacuática
Cartagena, Spain
Ostrich egg open at the top and decorated with plant motifs in red. These eggs have a clear Carthaginian influence and are found all over the Mediterranean. Their appearance is connected with the idea of fertility, the principle of life and of resurrection, with clear religious symbolism, so they are generally found in tombs. This one is from the island of Ibiza
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- Title: Decorated ostrich egg
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: Early 7th century B.C. - End 3rd century B.C.
- Original Tittle: Huevo de avestruz decorado
- Type: Artefact
- Rights: http://museoarqua.mcu.es/
- External Link: CERES
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