Ancient CyprusAncient Cyprus

Object photograph·C06719·1927–1931

Bronze Sculpture

Bronze figurine of a standing bull with upswept horns, pointed ears and a ribbed neck and flank.
Photograph: Swedish Cyprus Expedition, 1927–31. Medelhavsmuseet, Stockholm, C06719. Public domain (CC0).

Description

The bronze figure of a bull stands with its head raised, showing upswept horns, rounded ears, a ribbed neck and a ribbed flank. It is shown against a plain pale grey backdrop, and the lower legs are cut off by the bottom edge of the frame. The dark metal surface has lighter worn patches.

English, translated from the Swedish record

Bronze Sculpture.

Swedish, as on the record

Föremålsbild, fynd från Svenska cypernexpeditionen. Bronze Sculpture.