Lot 64
64
A BRONZE FIGURE OR WEIGHT IN THE FORM OF A RECUMBENT BULL, with front legs folded under and the back legs lying to the right in front of its tail tossed over its hind quarters, the folds of flesh realistically shown below the neck, with mane and ribs lightly chased, partially filled with lead (?)

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A BRONZE FIGURE OR WEIGHT IN THE FORM OF A RECUMBENT BULL, with front legs folded under and the back legs lying to the right in front of its tail tossed over its hind quarters, the folds of flesh realistically shown below the neck, with mane and ribs lightly chased, partially filled with lead (?)
New Kingdom, circa 1200-1100 B.C.
Weight: 48.34 grams
4¼in. (10.7cm.) long; 2¼in. (5.5cm.) high

Lot Essay

Cf. V. Tatton-Brown, British Museum Catalogue, Ancient Cyprus, London, 1987, p. 20, fig. 16 for a Cypriot bronze weight in the form of a seated bull, from the Sanctuary of Apollo at Idalion, late 13th Century

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