Roman Imperial Bronze Standing Bull
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Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A handsome cast-bronze bull figurine, captured in a classic and regal standing pose with his head pointing directly forward. The animal's details are realistically rendered and include a proud muscular body, powerful legs, a wavy dewlap, a lightly arched back, and a sinuous tail with a bushy tip. The upright head presents symmetrical details including perky ears, nubbin horns, almond eyes, and a bulbous snout. The bull and its symbolic likeness has a significant history throughout the ancient world. Bulls were central to the Roman's cult of Mithras with their main tenant of tauroctony, the sacred slaying of the bull. Custom stone display stand included. Size: 2.5" L x 2.125" H (6.4 cm x 5.4 cm); 3" H (7.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s
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#140718
Provenance: private Southern California, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to mid-1980s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#140718
Condition
Light fading to finer details, minor abrasions across most surfaces, and small nicks to legs, body, and head, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and fabulous green patina throughout. Standing atop granite stand but not attached.
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Roman Imperial Bronze Standing Bull
Estimate $1,000 - $1,400
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