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CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
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A ROMAN BRONZE BULL PROTOME
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
Hollow-cast, naturalistically modeled with upward-curving horns, framed by ridged bands, with small projecting ears, short sickle-shaped locks incised on the forehead and running down to form a point between the heavy-lidded eyes, contour lines above, the pupils incised, the muzzle, nostrils and mouth well defined, dewlap indicated by a ridge running from underside of muzzle down between the prancing forelegs
8½ in. (21.5 cm.) high
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
Hollow-cast, naturalistically modeled with upward-curving horns, framed by ridged bands, with small projecting ears, short sickle-shaped locks incised on the forehead and running down to form a point between the heavy-lidded eyes, contour lines above, the pupils incised, the muzzle, nostrils and mouth well defined, dewlap indicated by a ridge running from underside of muzzle down between the prancing forelegs
8½ in. (21.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Private Collection, New York, 1960s.
Mr. D.T., Frankfurt, 1984.
Acquired by the current owner in BVI, 1994.
Mr. D.T., Frankfurt, 1984.
Acquired by the current owner in BVI, 1994.
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