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An amber figure of a lying bull, Greek, 4th century B.C.
An amber figure of a lying bull, Greek, 4th century B.C.
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An amber figure of a lying bull, Greek, 4th century B.C.Lying bull with head tilted inwards to the left side, with strong neck and back. The forelegs angled, lying on the right foreleg, letting the left one fall to the ground. Only the thighs of the hind legs are preserved, the lower legs probably once folded towards the head. The design of the anatomy allows the piece to be dated to the 4th century B.C. In particular, the position of the head and the stylization of the neck and back can be compared well with famous bull sculptures of the same period from the Kerameikos or Oreos, although these depict standing bulls. The piece had previously been restored using unsuitable glues, that later on broke apart again. Thus it was professionally restored, removing old bonding, properly reassembling the fragments. Only minor chips on the broken edges of the preserved parts have been repaired. Extremely rare and high-quality small sculpture from the late Greek classical period. Length 28.3 cm.Provenance: German private collection. Taken over from the father's property in the 80s.Condition: III
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An amber figure of a lying bull, Greek, 4th century B.C.

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