Anatolian Rock Crystal Stone Bull
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Ancient Near East, Asia Minor/Anatolia, ca. 2nd or early 1st millennium BCE. A miniature rock crystal bull, carved with a thick body and projecting head. The stone has a pale, buttery color. The underside has been drilled repeatedly with shallow circles, perhaps meant to be deterrents against the Evil Eye. The people of the ancient Near East believed strongly in magic, and the magical powers of amulets. The oldest of these amulets are stone animal forms like this one. The bull was a symbol of fertility and virility. Size: 1.5" W x 0.95" H (3.8 cm x 2.4 cm)
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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#133327
Ancient Near East, Asia Minor/Anatolia, ca. 2nd or early 1st millennium BCE. A miniature rock crystal bull, carved with a thick body and projecting head. The stone has a pale, buttery color. The underside has been drilled repeatedly with shallow circles, perhaps meant to be deterrents against the Evil Eye. The people of the ancient Near East believed strongly in magic, and the magical powers of amulets. The oldest of these amulets are stone animal forms like this one. The bull was a symbol of fertility and virility. Size: 1.5" W x 0.95" H (3.8 cm x 2.4 cm)
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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.
#133327
Condition
Small areas of encrustation, especially in the lower profile areas. Nice patina from age and handling. Form is well preserved.
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Anatolian Rock Crystal Stone Bull
Estimate $450 - $675
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