A Near Eastern bronze handle in form of a bull

A Near Eastern bronze handle in form of a bull, c. 1000 - 600 BC, the head nicely detailed with pointed tab on top upon which would have been mount a weapon or tool of some kind. The bull's body narrows and the elongated tail curves under the body to form the handle, with the tuft of hair at the end of the tail nicely detailed. A most interesting piece with an attractive patina! L: 6 1/8 in (15.6 cm). Ex collection of Milton Gerard Mallon.
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