Lot 45
45
A LARGE HELLENISTIC PAINTED TERRACOTTA HEAD OF A BULL
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A LARGE HELLENISTIC PAINTED TERRACOTTA HEAD OF A BULL

3RD CENTURY B.C.

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A LARGE HELLENISTIC PAINTED TERRACOTTA HEAD OF A BULL
3RD CENTURY B.C.
The bull's head protome surmounted by a figure of winged Eros leaning back against square pillar, the youthful god with billowing cloak draped around his arms, wearing twisted cord tied across his chest, with long hair falling in tresses onto his shoulders, the powerful bull's head with tightly curled forelock and pronounced veins, remains of horns and ears protruding to the sides, with emerging forelegs, remains of red, blue and ochre painted decoration
17¼ in. (44 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired from Acanthus Gallery, New York, 1989.
Exhibited
Archäologischen Institut der Universität, Zurich, September-November 1974.
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Lot Essay

PUBLISHED:
H. Bloesch et al., Das Tier in der Antike, Zurich, 1974, p. 32, no. 188, pl. 30.

The powerful bull's head, embodying strength, power and virility is contrasted with the feminine Eros in a characteristically Hellenistic juxtaposition.

This lot is accompanied by a certificate from The Art Loss Register.

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