Fine Ancient Anatolian Copper Bull

Ancient Near East, Anatolia, ca. late 2nd millennium BCE. An attractive cast-copper bull, a symbol of both fertility and virility in the ancient world. The slender, elongated body of the figurine stands atop four legs with tapered hooves, and a long tail draping behind. The minimalist visage features a pointed snout with a petite pair of ears just below prominent curved horns projecting from the top of his head. A seafoam green patina and rich earthen film envelop the surface of this wonderful example! Size: 3.7" L x 1.4" W x 2" H (9.4 cm x 3.6 cm x 5.1 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Condition Report: Loss of right ear. Repairs to tips of front legs. Chip to tip of left hind leg. Expected abrasions and nicks, commensurate with age. Otherwise, very nice with lovely patina and rich earthen deposits throughout.