A PHYRIGIAN BRONZE BULL PROTOME
A PHYRIGIAN BRONZE BULL PROTOME

CIRCA 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.

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A PHYRIGIAN BRONZE BULL PROTOME
CIRCA 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
Originally a cauldron attachment, the horns curving upward, the small ears projecting horizontally, the poll indicated by a triangle of incised lines, the thickly-lidded large drop-shaped eyes under arching brows, the wide face tapering to a narrow snout with incised nostrils, the muzzle patterned with chevron, the mouth a horizontal line, the triangular attachment plate preserving three bronze rivets, a suspension ring at the back of the head
5¼ in. (13.3 cm.) high
來源
Private Collection, Switzerland.
with Cahn, Basel.
Acquired by the current owner in 1997.

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