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Northern Syrian Sculpture Of A Bull

SKU PF.0130
Circa

2700 BC to 2300 BC

Dimensions

4.25″ (10.8cm) high x 7″ (17.8cm) wide

Medium

Terracotta

Origin

Houran, Syria

Gallery Location

UK


 

Since the dawn of civilization, since man first began to paint on the wall of caves, the bull has been a symbol of godly strength and power. This splendid rendering captures the proud essence of the animal: alert, muscular, a little dangerous even in repose. With holes for long-vanished wheels, this piece would have been a votive from some ancient individual who sought to attract the attention of the gods with the most pleasing gift possible. – (PF.0130)

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