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Miniature Roman Bronze Bull Head - Bucrania

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Miniature Roman Bronze Bull Head - Bucrania

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Description

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A miniature cast bronze bull head with nice details, horns and ears splayed out from the top of its head, and lifelike eyes and forelock. Bucrania were common forms of applied decoration in the Roman world, with the motif repeated in architectural features, on pottery, on furniture, etc. They celebrated the religious practice of sacrificing bulls. Size: 2" W x 1.9" H (5.1 cm x 4.8 cm)

Provenance: private Southern California collection, USA, bestowed 2006; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired before 2006

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Condition

Expected abrasions and weathering to surface with softening of detail and some minor chipping to peripheries of verso as shown, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and excellent with rich green and blue patina throughout.

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Miniature Roman Bronze Bull Head - Bucrania

Name: Miniature Roman Bronze Bull Head - Bucrania
SKU: 156984974
Price: 800 USD
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