Bronze Bull Figure

Bronze Bull Figure

Description:

Small cast bronze figure of bull with thin concave abdomen, short legs and schematic anatomical details; tail hanging along the left leg; genitals portrayed; short, stubby snout; short or broken away horns; prominent swelling on nape of neck; metal very corroded.


Dimensions: Height: 3.30 centimetres; Length: 4.70 centimetres max. ; Weight: 49.90 grammes


Object Type: figure


Techniques: cast

Period:

Archaic II

Date:

600 - 500 BC

Collection:

British Museum

Provenance:

Kourion

Accession Number:

1896,0201.162