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A fantastic Mesopotamian bronze bull’s head finial

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A fantastic Mesopotamian bronze bull’s head finial

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Description

A fantastic Mesopotamian bronze bull’s head finial, c. 2nd Millennium BC, perhaps from the handle of a patera or similar with beautifully style, long graceful horns and cut-outs for inlay on top and bottom of head. A very attractive piece with a beautiful brown patina; two rivet holes for attachment at base. L: 1 2/3 in (4.3cm). Ex estate of Seward Kennedy, New York. Mr. Kennedy worked for decades as a lawyer for the Mobil Corporation, and acquired his collection throughout decades of travel beginning in the 1950's.

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A fantastic Mesopotamian bronze bull’s head finial

Name: A fantastic Mesopotamian bronze bull’s head finial
SKU: 54130076
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $500

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Starting Price $300

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